The course introduces students to some of the traditional problems and contributors of philosophical thinking. It will enable students to become familiar with philosophical literature and the different methods by which the subject can be learned. Since the understanding of academic works always depends on the nature and structure of the language used, the course will also address some issues of language, the basic elements of valid arguments and their relationships to human understanding. A more detailed description of the subject and the related class agenda are provided within the accompanying course syllabus which is distributed at the first meeting of class. The scope of the course does not presuppose any previous knowledge, and terms become defined as they are introduced.
Assessment is by means of a midterm progress examination and a final examination.
C. Normally, all students are expected to work hard to earn any of these.