PHIL-1301-73 - Intro Philosophy
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
House Bill 2504
Fall 2014 Course Syllabus
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Semester | Fall 2014 | ||||||||||||
Instructor | Lindley, Neil Everett | ||||||||||||
Phone | (409) 656-1160 | ||||||||||||
lindlene@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||||
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Course Information | |||||||||||||
Course Number | 90069 | ||||||||||||
Course Description | 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. | ||||||||||||
Course Prerequisites | Reading and writing competency equivalent to TASP. Moderate computer skills enabling student to complete and submit assignments, quizzes and tests and to use the discussion board | ||||||||||||
Required Textbooks |
Title : PHILOSOPHY: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ART OF WONDERING. Author : James L. Christian Publisher : Thomson/Wadsworth Edition/Year: 2012; Eleventh Edition ISBN : 13: 978-1-111-29808-1 Additional information : none Type : Required resource Title : ROLL AWAY THE STONE2d Ed Author : Fred Taylor Publisher : Information International, Great Falls, VA Edition/Year : 2008 ISBN : 978-1-882480-15-9 Type : Required resource |
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Attendance Policy | Attendance is assessed by the number of times student signs on during a given week and the number of hours and minutes spent online in the course. | ||||||||||||
Course Grading Scale | 90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
Assignments - 25% Quizzes - 25% Discussion board - 25% Tests - 25% |
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Final Exam Date | December 11, 2014 - 8:00 AM | ||||||||||||
Major Assignments |
Weeks 1 & 2 - Introduction. Getting Started Weeks 3-7 - Study of Epistemology and major philosophers Week 7 Mid-term Test Weeks 8-11 - Science and the Humanities Weeks 12-15 - Social Philosophy Week 16 - Final Exam |
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Calendar of Lecture Topics and Major Assignment Due Dates |
Weeks 1 & 2 - Introduction. Getting Started Weeks 3-7 - Study of Epistemology and major philosophers Week 7 Mid-term Test Weeks 8-11 - Science and the Humanities Weeks 12-15 - Social Philosophy Week 16 - Final Exam |
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General Education/Core Curriculum Student Learning Outcomes |
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Program Student Learning Outcomes |
General Goals : The overall objective of this course is to provide an intellectual background for "all knowledge", particularly courses which the student will take throughout his degree program. To offer students an introduction to an understanding of various "knowledge systems" and how they shape our attitudes, our communication and our actions. To aid students in becoming acquainted with major philosophers, ancient and modern, within western civilization and to understand how they have contributed to shaping our society. To lay a foundation to fulfill the university's Core Curriculum rationale as stated on pages 11-12 in the catalog; which includes the following objectives, and in particular to differentiate between the two broad "knowledge cultures" known as "humanistic" and "scientific", how they relate, how they differ, and how both affect our world view, our thoughts and our actions; To aid the student in clarifying and articulating his/her own philosophy on issues of moral, scientific, religious or logical problems. Specific Goals : |
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Course Student Learning Outcomes |
More specifically, the student will: 1. Demonstrate understanding of the philosophical concepts of metaphysics, epistemology, anthropology (the nature of man), ethics (search for the highest good) and sociology (the nature of society and the state). 2. Master the specialized philosophical vocabulary employed in the explanations of the major fields of philosophy named in number one above. 3. Understand the key questions raised by each of the philosophical subjects listed in number one above (metaphysics, epistemology, anthropology, ethics and sociology). 4. Be able to identify and apply the four sources of knowledge (five senses, logical reasoning, intuition and authority). And : 5. Be able to identify particular philosophers whose is thinking is characteristic of each of the four sources of knowledge (examples: Plato = deductive reasoning; Aristotle = empirical reasoning [use of five senses]; Karl Marx = prophetic activist [intuition, authority]; Buddha = Antinomian, intuition). 6. Describe and explain the basic tenets of the scientific method and philosophy of science. 7. Describe and explain the basic tenets of the humanities and distinguish how they differ from the sciences. 8. Demonstrate skills in the application of the four ways of thought and to show how each plays a role in critical thinking. |
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Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||||||
Facility Policies |
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Additional Information |
I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person. |
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Important Information | |||||||||||||
ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||||||
Copyright Violations |
Some material in this course may be copyrighted. They may be used only for instructional purposes this semester,
by students enrolled in this course. These materials are being used fairly and legally.
No one may distribute or share these copyrighted materials in any medium or format with anyone outside this class,
including publishing essays with copyrighted material, uploading copyrighted material to Facebook or YouTube, or
painting or performing copyrighted material for public display.
Copyright violation is not the same thing as plagiarism. Plagiarism is intellectual dishonesty. Offenses of plagiarism result in lower grades or failing scores, and professors and the college strictly enforce plagiarism rules. There is never any acceptable use of plagiarism. Copyright violation is a legal offense, punishable by large fines and penalties. Copyrighted material can be used if permission from the material’s creator is obtained, or if its use meets the standards of fair use in an educational setting. For example, a student can quote a line from Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a report without violating copyright but still be guilty of plagiarism if the quotation is not properly documented. If you are in doubt about what material can be freely used, ask your professor or contact the Dean of Library Services, at (409) 984-6216. |
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Assessment Statement |
Assessment is a process by which LSCPA can help you learn better and gauge the level of progress you have made to
attain knowledge, skills, beliefs, and values. It also helps your professors understand how to improve teaching
and testing methods in your classes, and it helps each department understand and improve degree and certificate
programs.
Periodically LSC-PA will collect assessment data for research and reporting purposes, including statistical data and sometimes copies of your work. Be assured that all material the college uses for assessment purposes will be kept confidential. To ensure anonymity, your name will be removed from any material we use for assessment purposes, including video-recorded performances, speeches, and projects. If you object to allowing LSC-PA to use your material for assessment purposes, submit a letter stating so to your professor by the 12th class day. You will still be required to participate in whatever assessments are being done; we just won’t use your data. What’s the difference between assessment and grades? The grades you get on papers, projects, speeches, and assignments are specific types of focused assessment. LSC-PA’s assessment efforts include class grades, surveys, standardized tests, and other tools. |
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Privacy Notice |
Federal privacy laws apply to college students. This means that college employees, including instructors, cannot
divulge information to third parties, including parents and legal guardians of students. Even if the students are
minors, information about their college work cannot be shared with anyone except in very limited circumstances.
Anyone requesting information about a student should be referred to the Registrar. Instructors will be notified in writing by that Office about what information may be released and to whom. Please remember that releasing private information about a student, however innocuous it may seem, can be a violation of federal law, with very serious consequences. Circumstances under which information may be released:
An adult student may submit, to the Registrar, a handwritten, signed note granting permission for release of
information. The note must specify what information may be divulged, and it must specify the name of the person
to whom the information may be given.
The Registrar’s office is located in the Student Center room 303B, and can be reached at (409) 984-6165. |
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College-Level Perspectives |
This course helps add to the students’ overall collegiate experience in the following ways:
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Degree Plan Evaluation |
A Degree Plan Evaluation will help you determine which classes you need to complete your program.
All of the classes that you have taken that apply to your declared major will be listed on the right. If you have a class that still needs to be completed, a “NO” will be listed on the right next to the required class. |
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HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA’s efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||||
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