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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Introduction to Philosophy
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Course Prefix & Number: PHIL 1301 Section Number: 401 Semester: 2017FA
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Semester Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
A study of major issues in philosophy and/or the work of major philosophical figures in philosophy. Topics in philosophy may include theories of reality, theories of Knowledge, theories of value, and their practical applications.
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Course Prerequisites: None
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Required Course Materials:
Cahn. Classics of Western Philosophy. 8th edition. Hackett Publishing. ISBN# 978-0-872-20859-9
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Thomas Cross
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth 201
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Office Hours: M 8:30-9:00; 10:00-12:00; W 8:30-9:00; F8:30-9:00; 12:00-12:30
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6295
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E-mail address:
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tcross@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage of Grade
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2
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Exams
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40%
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2
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Individual Essays
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30%
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5
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Pop Quizzes
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10%
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1
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Power Point Presentation
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11%
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3
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Movie Quizzes
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9%
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Read, analyze and critique philosophical texts.
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Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts, major arguments, problems, and terminology in philosophy.
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Present logically persuasive arguments both orally and in writing.
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Demonstrate critical thinking skills in evaluation and application of philosophical concepts to various aspects of life.
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Evaluate the personal and social responsibilities of living in a diverse world.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attending class is the best way to learn the material and definitely the easiest way to pass the course. Attendance will be taken at each class meeting. It is expected for students to be on time for all course meetings and examinations.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
NCTC PHIL1301-401 FA 2017 Lecture and Reading Schedule
Date Text and/or ppt Topics
DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/Students/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
X Language, Philosophy & culture
o Creative Arts
o History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
X Personal Responsibility
X Social Responsibility COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not NCTC Core)
X Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatelogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Crystal R. M. Wright
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 824
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, ext. 4320
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E-Mail Address:
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cwright@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Larry Gilbert
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus, Room 305
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6216
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E-mail Address:
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lgilbert@nctc.edu
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NCTC PHIL1301-401 FA2017 Lecture and Reading Schedule
Date Text or ppt Topics Other Assignments
8/28 ppt Branches of Philosophy, logic, and the Pre-Socratics
8/30 18-40 Plato
9/1 40-79 Plato
9/4 No Class
9/6 97-128 Plato Individual Essay #1 assigned
9/8 Movie #1
9/11 Movie #1
9/13 Movie #1 Quiz over movie
9/15 275-329 Aristotle
9/18 Aristotle
9/20 The Christians
9/22 372-405 Augustine
9/25 417-427 Boethius Individual Essay #1 due
9/27 457-478 Thomas Aquinas Drop date 9/28
9/29 Mid Term Exam
10/2 495-527 Descartes
10/4 527-559 Descartes
10/6 560-591 Hobbes
10/9 670-740 Locke Individual Essay #2 assigned
10/11 741-785 Berkeley
10/13 832-899 Hume
10/16 927-973 Hume
10/18 1034-1109 Kant
10/20 1110-1149 Kant
10/23 1177-1184 Kierkegaard
10/25 1185-1219 John Stuart Mill
10/27 1220-1226 John Stuart Mill
10/30 1227-1243 Nietzsche Individual Essay # 2 due
11/1 Movie #2
11/3 Movie #2
11/6 Movie #2 Quiz over movie
11/13 1334-1350 Wittgenstein
11/15 Contemporary Philosophy
11/20 Movie #3
11/22 No Class
11/24 No Class
11/27 Movie #3
11/29 Movie #3 Quiz over movie
12/1 Applied Philosophy
12/4 Group Presentation
12/6 Group Presentation
12/8 Group Presentation
12/11 Final Exam