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Sep 20, 2026
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PHIL 101H - Introduction to Philosophy (Honors)
PREREQUISITES: Admission into the Honors College
PROGRAM: Humanities
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018
Introduces the student to recurring ideas and thought systems represented in the literature and lives of great thinkers and examines philosophical principles such as foundations of morality, skepticism, the nature of knowledge, the nature of mind, free will and determinism, and the existence of God. Emphasizes the evaluation of arguments and analysis of concepts.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Develop vocabulary to include language used in philosophy.
- Identify and discuss issues, values, and beliefs of major schools of philosophical thought.
- Build recognition of the more significant philosophers.
- Engage in reading, writing, and critical thinking about philosophical issues.
- Develop a more critical approach to one’s own beliefs, and a better understanding of the beliefs of others.
- Express the importance of the philosophical mindset.
- Demonstrate advanced skills in analysis and evaluation of philosophical texts.
- Exhibit dedication and preparation for future undergraduate and graduate studies through examples of leadership and high levels of scholarship.
- Develop collaboration and camaraderie with students and faculty creating a strong network for mutual intellectual and social support.
- Honors student writing demonstrates: focus, organization, and support that is documented according to expectations, evidence of above-average critical thinking, and attention to rhetorical situation.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Human nature
- Source, nature and reliability of human knowledge
- Relation of mind and body
- Nature of religion
- Freedom of choice
- Nature of argumentation
- Aesthetic and ethical judgments
- Essence of truth
- Civil liberty
- Research in philosophical topics
- As approached by movements such as:
- Naturalism
- Materialism
- Idealism
- Existentialism
- Process
- Pragmatism
- Empiricism
- Recent trends (e.g. feminism, postmodernism)
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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