HON 1011 - Introduction to Philosophy

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance standard scores on the reading and writing preassessment placement tests and for the Honor’s prefix, acceptance into the Honors program

Description: This is a first philosophy course designed to introduce students to basic philosophical issues, primarily in the areas of metaphysics (what there is) and epistemology (how we know). This course covers fundamental questions such as, for example: “Do humans possess free will of is everything a matter of causal necessity?” or “Is there a God or an afterlife?” Important cultural achievements, in the form of original and complete works, will be emphasized.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or PHI.

General Studies: Arts and Humanities

Guaranteed Transfer: GT-AH3

Cross Listed Course(s): PHI 1010