Introduction to Philosophy
Course Information
This course will provide students with an introduction to philosophy as well as an opportunity to examine and discuss issues that are widely debated amongst philosophers. Issues such as skepticism, free-will and the existence of a God will play prominent roles in this course. Students will examine classical and modern philosophers as they struggled with their own thoughts as they were compared to more accepted religious and scientific theories. Readings will focus upon philosophers such as Plato, Socrates, Locke and Descartes, as well as more prominent contemporary philosophers Robert Nozick, Hilary Putnam and Thomas Nagel. Students will be introduced to philosophical arguments and the forms and methods in which arguments should be conducted and analyzed.
Intake S24 SEM
Start Date May 14 / 2024
End Date Aug 20 / 2024
Prerequisite(s):
None
Computer Software Requirements:
None
Chats:
No
Group Work:
n/a
Registering college code:
CM-PHL1001
Host college code:
MO-SSCI10049
How to register
You can register through our online registration portal, or by email: Continuing@cambriancollege.ca For more information on how to register and about courses offered at Cambrian College please visit our website at: https://cambriancollege.ca/coned/
Contact
Continuing Education
Phone : (705) 566-8101 ext. 3003
Email : continuing@cambriancollege.ca
1400 Barrydowne RdSudbury, ON
P3A 3V8
Phone : (705) 566-8101 ext. 7373
Fax : (705) 524-7362