Program Description Philosophy is the logical examination of the fundamental issues people have pondered for over 2500 years. What is reality and what is beauty? What is knowledge and truth? What is good and just? Does human existence have meaning and does God exist? Philosophy courses are directed toward understanding these questions in their historical and cultural contexts and applying insights to contemporary life. Rigorous philosophical study...
Philosophy involves intellectual explorations of fundamental questions about human experience, beliefs, and concerns. Philosophers pursue deepened understanding as they question the nature of reality, the limits of human knowledge, and the nature of a good life for human beings. Entering into major currents of philosophical reflection, Cottey students wrestle with perspectives and theories that continue to exert influence in the world today. Courses...
REQUIRED COURSES PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy(3)
PHIL 103 Introduction to Logic: Argument and(3) Evidence
PHIL 105 Introduction to Ethics: Moral Values(3) in Today‘s Society
RELIG 101 Introduction to World Religions(3)
RELIG 110 Early Religions(3) INTDIS 101 The Humanities I: Prehistoric to (3) Medieval OR INTDIS 102 The Humanities II: Renaissance (3) to Post Modern
The Philosophy Option affords students the opportunity to explore the process of thinking as it relates to their own experience and culture, as well as those of others. In this option, students develop the ability to construct cogent, strong arguments, examine ideas in light of the creation of western philosophy over time, and learn about trends of thought in religion, ethics, and politics....
The Associate in Arts Degree Philosophy is designed to develop the reasoning skills needed to understand and evaluate theories about society, persons, reality, knowledge, truth, values, etc. The purpose of which is to uncover the assumptions underlying our understanding of the world and to subject those assumptions to careful scrutiny using the tools of logic. Upon successful completion, students will understand the major concepts and issues that...
’Philosophy“ literally means ’The love of wisdom.“ Philosophers, therefore, must not only collect knowledge, but also learn how to apply that knowledge in the real world. That is, philosophers must learn how to think well. The major philosophical disciplines include: Ethics, Logic, Epistemology, Philosophy of Mind, Metaphysics, and Philosophy of Religion. Coursework at DACC provides a solid foundation for further Philosophical studies in all of these...
The Philosophy major is designed to expose students to the history and major branches of philosophy, and to help students develop their reasoning and argument skills. The major offers courses in logic, ethics (including business and biomedical ethics), feminist philosophy, and social and political philosophy which present a range of perspectives and positions on some of the most important issues facing our complex, global society.
The Philosophy degree provides students with a foundation in philosophical inquiry. Upon successful completion, students will understand the major concepts and issues that have shaped philosophical traditions. This will include the ability to critically analyze contemporary social and moral issues and to assess the influential positions on theories of truth and the nature of reality. The student will also be able to analyze the logical structure of...
The Core Curriculum consists of seven components. Courses chosen must satisfy at least the minimum required credit hours for each component. Students should consult the particular degree requirements for their major before selecting the courses to be used to meet the Core Curriculum requirements.
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