Humanities 101
Philosophy 101
Introduction to Philosophy
Spring 2016
Carson Campus: CED 325
Tuesday 1 – 3:45
Professor: Tami LeHouillier, MFA, MA
Office Hours: By Appointment
Email: tami.lehouillier@wnc.edu
Course Description
PHIL 101 studies basic problems in different areas of philosophy such as ethics, political theory, metaphysics, and epistemology.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
• Understand the general areas in which philosophy is divided.
• Understand the ideas of the major philosophies from the classical era to the contemporary era.
• Compare and contrast the philosophies of different philosophers.
• Critically analyze the ideas of philosophers.
Required Text:
The Philosopher’s Way, Fourth Edition, by John Chaffee
Transfer Information:
This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
Students With Disabilities
Western Nevada College supports providing equal access for students with disabilities. This syllabus is available in alternate format upon request. Susan Trist (DSS Coordinator) is available to discuss appropriate academic accommodations that students may require. Please contact Susan Trist (775-445-4459 or susan.trist@wnc.edu).
Course Requirements
Attendance
Regular attendance is an important part of the course and attendance will be taken at each class session. Students are expected to participate in class discussions.
Exams
Three equally-weighted, non-comprehensive short-answer or essay exams.
Grading
Midterm Exams (2) – 500 points (250 points per)
Final Exam – 250 points
Attendance/Class Participation – 250 points
Points will be given for all requirements listed above for a total of 1000 points. At the end of the semester, each student will be assigned a grade based on the following scale:
925 - 1000 A
900 - 924 A-
851 - 899 B+
825 - 850 B
800 - 824 B-
751 - 799 C+
725 - 750 C
700 – 724 C-
651 - 699 D+
625 - 650 D
600 - 624 D-
Below 690 F
Class Policies
Absences
Attendance is mandatory. Students with legitimate reasons for missing class should notify the instructor as soon as possible prior to class to make alternative arrangements.
Cheating and Plagiarism
Cheating on an exam will result in a test score of zero. Plagiarism on a paper will result in a score of zero. Ignorance is not an excuse.
Incompletes and Withdrawals
Please refer to the course catalog for deadlines.
Make-Up Exams
Arrangements to make up excused absences from exams should be made in advance when possible. Otherwise students should contact the instructor as soon as possible to explain why the exam was missed and to arrange a make-up. Make-ups will not be given for inadequate preparation.
Class Courtesy
Please be to class on time. Let me know if you need to leave early. Cell phones are to be put away at all times during class. Please don’t eat or chew gum in class.
Schedule (Subject to Change)
Readings should be completed prior to lecture
Week 1 – Jan 26
Introductions; Course policies and expectations
Week 2 – Feb 2
Chap 1: Focus—1.3 Thinking Philosophically;
1.4 Understanding Arguments, 21-30;
Graph on p 31: Major Branches of Philosophy
Critical Thinking handout
Week 3 – Feb 9
NO CLASS Work on handout
Week 4 – Feb 16
Chap 2: Focus—2.2 Socratic Method, 61-68;
Handout: Socratic Circle
Discuss Question for Socratic Circle
Week 5 – Feb 23
Socratic Circle Continued
Discuss Exam Essay, p 160
Week 6 – Mar 1
Chap 3, Part 1: Focus—3.1
Chariot Analogy p 108-109;
Through Kant p 126
Chap 3, Part 2: 126- end
Week 7 – Mar 8
Exam 1: Chapters 1-3
Week 8 – Mar 15
Chap 4: Focus—4.1, p 172-176;
4.2 Determinism, 176-178;
4.3 Compatibilism, 185;
Stace, 185-189;
4.4 Indeterminism and Libertarianism, 193;
Sartre; Feminism
Week 9 – Mar 22
SPRING BREAK
Week 10 – Mar 29
Chap 5: Focus – 5.1Metaphysics, 228-230;
5.2 Plato, 239 –
Cave Allegory, 245-249;
5.3 Aristotle, 249-255
Week 11 – Apr 5
Chap 10: Focus – 10.1;
10.2;
10.3, Hobbes vs Locke;
Rawls, 584-586;
Marx, 587-596;
Week 12 – Apr 12
Exam 2: Chapters 4, 5, 10
Week 13 – Apr 19
Chap 8: Focus – 8.1
8.2 Ethical Relativism, 435-445;
8.3 Absolutism, 446-454;
Week 14 – Apr 26
Chap 9: Focus – 9.2, Virtues, 482-492;
9.3, Maxims, 493-506;
9.4, Consequences, 506-524;
Nietzsche, 530-534
Week 15 – May 3
Topics in Ethics
Week 16 – May 10
Review
Week 17 – May 17
Final Exam, Chapters 7-9
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