PHIL 211 - History of Western Philosophy I KCC AA/DH and KCC AS/AH

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Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ENG 100, ENG 160, or ESL 100, or a previous college-level course in philosophy. PHIL 211 surveys the history of early Greek and Roman Philosophy from the PreSocratics to the early Christian era. Upon successful completion of PHIL 211, the student should be able to: Recognize the major lines of debate that 8 have defined the development of Western Philosophy in the areas as Metaphysics, Epistemology, and Ethics. Describe the positions and roles of key philosophical thinkers and philosophical schools, to include those of Plato and Aristotle as well as key philosophers and movements of the Hellenistic, early Christian periods. Apply critical reasoning and philosophical concepts to an analysis of defining problems in the Ancient and early Christian worlds. Explain through in-class discussions and written assignments an appreciation of the arguments presented to justify given philosophical positions put forward by specific philosophers studied in the course. Articulate her/his own personal view of the debates of this period with reference to specific concepts and arguments studied. Express ideas and opinions clearly, orally and in writing.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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