This is an introductory course with a primary focus on the development of the Western philosophical tradition, as well as several multicultural philosophical theories. You will be encouraged to explore the relationships between the individual and society, autonomy and social responsibility, faith and reason, and human beings and nature. This course has an optional service-learning project in a local Dayton neighborhood. Office hrs are MWF 10am-12pm. Please use only in an emergency.
Additional material is on closed library reserve.
This course has three tests, including a final comprehensive exam. The format for these will vary, but will include both objective and subjective evaluative measures. The paper must be 8-10 pages, typed, doublespaced and either MLA or APA format. An optional service learning project and reflection paper may be chosen as an alternative assignment to the term paper. There is no attendance policy for this course.