In this course, students will be introduced to the nature of philosophy, philosophical thinking, major intellectual movements in the history of philosophy, including topics from the Western philosophical tradition, and various problems in philosophy. Students will strengthen their intellectual skills, become more effective learners, and develop broad foundational knowledge. Student Learning Outcomes: -Students will develop critical thinking skills. -Students will demonstrate an understanding of classical Western philosophical views. -Students will analyze, explain, and evaluate foundational concepts of epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics.

A study and critical evaluation of major theories of moral values and contemporary issues. The major emphasis of the course is the application of these theories to current ethical questions through the analysis of selected writings. The student will investigate the process of making moral judgments and assess the procedure by which people decide what is right and wrong behavior.

This course focuses on a specific topic in the history of philosophy. This includes exploring the historical foundations of a special topic in philosophy, discussing the progression of ideas from its historical roots to contemporary debates, and undertaking research into one’s own critical stance on the issue.