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PHIL 211 - History of Western Philosophy I

Course Description

  • Prerequisite: "C" or higher in ENG 100

An introduction to the history of Western philosophy from the Presocratics to the Hellenistic Era based on translations of original texts.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of PHIL 211, the student will be able to:

  • Identify and articulate the ideas and reasoning of some of the major figures in the Western philosophical tradition and the historical context in which these ideas were developed and accepted.
  • Employ the methods of philosophical inquiry: Critical Thinking, Critical Reading, Critical Writing and various epistemological criteria to test belief.
  • Utilize the above methods to evaluate philosophical arguments and to examine their own beliefs.
  • Develop and articulate his or her own philosophical arguments.
  • Demonstrate the ability to write clear, well-organized, well-reasoned, communicative philosophical arguments and analyses.