MCCCD Program Description

Introduction to Philosophy

Course: PHI101

First Term: 2011 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: General consideration of human nature and the nature of the universe. Knowledge, perception, freedom and determinism, and the existence of God

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and compare the various types of logical arguments. (I) 2. Describe and compare major philosophical views of reality. (II) 3. Describe and compare the rationalist and empiricist theories of knowledge. (III) 4. Describe and critically analyze the major arguments for the existence of God. (IV) 5. Describe the problem of evil, religious explanations for the existence of evil, and critical responses. (IV) 6. Describe one major value theory. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Fundamental of Philosophy A. What is philosophy? B. Overview of logic and argumentation II. The Nature of Reality A. Ancient views B. Modern views III. Theory of Knowledge A. Rationalism B. Empiricism IV. Religion A. Traditional conception of God B. Arguments for existence of God 1. Ontological argument 2. Cosmological argument 3. Teleological argument C. Knowledge and faith 1. Problem of evil 2. Faith and irrationality V. Ethical Theories A. The meaning of good and evil B. How do we make moral choices?

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/22/1994

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