The Date of the First and Second Exams have Been Changed PHILOSOPHY 110: Introduction to Philosophy Spring 2013 Section 05 CRN 1701 M 6:00-8:50 Location: Camino Hall 108 INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Ian Duckles Email: imduckles@gmail.com Office Hours: Monday 5-6:00 PM Office: Founder's Hall 167C TEXTBOOK: Voices of Wisdom. Ed. Gary E. Kessler. Wadsworth, 2007. ISBN: 978-0-495-60153-1. The 7th edition of the text is available in the bookstore. You are welcome to use the 6th edition which can be found online for much less money. COURSE DESCRIPTION: “A basic orientation course treating the principal problems of philosophy, such as knowledge, human nature, values, nature, God, etc. A historical approach may also be used as a means of further clarification of the topics being discussed.” (USD Course Catalog). COURSE OBJECTIVES: TBA COURSE CALENDAR (topics and important dates included): (Homework will be due daily and assignments will be announced in class. Do not be concerned if we fall ahead or behind on this schedule. The most important goal is that everyone understand the concepts and problems. THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. All changes will be announced in class and posted on the course website). All page numbers refer to the 7th edition of the text. Monday, January 28: Introduction; What is Philosophy?; Begin Plato Week 2: What is Philosophy February 4: Read Plato, "The Apology" (pp. 50-63) A PDF can be downloaded here Week 3: Epistemology February 11: Read Al-Ghazali, "Deliverance from Error" (pp. 311-318) PDF; Descartes, "Meditations I and II" (pp. 320-326) PDF Week 4: Epistemology February 18: Read Hume, "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding" (pp. 328-334), Week 5: Epistemology February 25: Watch Film in Class 12 Angry Men (1957); discuss film Week 6: EXAM March 4: Review for exam; First Exam Week 7: Metaphysics March 11: Read Laozi, "Dao De Jing" (pp. 414-421); Plato "Republic" (pp. 423-430); Introduction of Paper Topic. Week 8: Metaphysics March 18:Read
Berkeley, "The Principles of Human Knowledge" (pp. 441-444) Week 9: Spring Break!! No Class. (March 25) Week 10: Easter Break!! No Class. (April 1) Week 11: Metaphysics April 8: Thesis workshop (bring a copy of your thesis statement to class); Jorge
Valadez, "Pre-Columbian Philosophical Perspectives" (pp. 446-451) Week 12: Metaphysics April 15: In-Class Peer Editing: Bring two copies of a draft of your paper to class; Watch Film in Class: eXistenZ (1999); Discuss Film Week 13: Exam April 22: Review for Exam; Second Exam Week 14: Ethics April 29: Essay Due; Read Kant, "Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals" (pp. 82-87); Mill, "Utilitarianism" (pp. 89-93); Aristotle, "Nichomachean Ethics" (pp. 64-72); Rawls, "A Theory of Justice" (pp. 149-160) Week 15: Ethics May 6: Read Nietzsche, "Beyond Good and Evil" and "On the Genealogy of Morals" (pp. 97-106) Week 16: Ethics May 13: Watch Film in Class: Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989); Discuss Film; Review for Final The Final Exam for this course will be on Monday, May 20 from 8 - 10:00 PM in Camino Hall 108 STUDENT EVALUATION: 20% Examination 1 A: 90-100 % B: 80-89 % C: 70-79 % D: 60-69 % F: <60 % ACADEMIC POLICIES: Student Responsibility to Drop/Withdraw: It is the student’s responsibility to officially add, drop, or withdraw from the course stated in the class schedule. Failure to do so can result in a failing grade. Class Attendance: A student may be disenrolled from the course after two absences; however, a student will be disenrolled from the course after three absences without exception. (This count will begin on the first day of class) ATTENDANCE IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR THIS PARTICULAR COURSE. Tardiness/Early Departure: If a student arrives unreasonably late or leaves early without notifying the instructor before the event, then that student will be considered absent for that class session. Professionalism: It is assumed that students will conduct themselves in a professional manner with a positive attitude. An open mind is one of the most important tools required for success in academia. If a student is negative and feels as is there is nothing of value to be gained by the college experience or this course, he or she will not do well in this course. Academic Integrity and Conduct: Plagiarism, cheating and poor student conduct will not be tolerated. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the USD Integrity Policy. This can be found athttp://www.sandiego.edu/honorcouncil/integrity.php. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Students with disabilities who may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and Disability Services. Information can be found at http://www.sandiego.edu/disability/. TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN THIS COURSE (Thanks to Professor June Yang):
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