Course
GP101 - Introduction to Philosophy
General Information
| Course Type | On Campus |
| Course Category | P1. Introductory Courses |
| Description | Teaching Objective: This course focuses on the core issues of philosophical inquiry. Through the presentation of multiple perspectives and open discussion, it helps students understand the basic features and research methods of philosophy, stimulates their interest in philosophical thinking, and cultivates their critical thinking and basic writing skills, enabling them to clearly reconstruct a philosophical argument and provide a coherent critique through a short essay. Teaching Content: The origins and fundamental concerns of philosophy; the inquire of reality; epistemological questions; truth and relativism; mind, body, and self; philosophy and religion; language and human experience; and questions of free will, morality, and social justice. Focusing on these themes, this course will primarily offer reflections from major historical and contemporary schools of Western philosophy, as well as key insights from Eastern philosophy, encouraging students to engage in independent thinking and evaluation along these diverse paths. Through the reading of a selection of classic philosophical texts, students will gain an intuitive understanding of the methods and styles of philosophical argumentation and cultivate fundamental philosophical writing skills. Teaching Mode: Lecture Assessment Mode: Oral Examination or Written Paper |
| College Organization Structure | Holy Spirit Institute of Philosophy |
| Course Tuition Fee | 1380.00 |
| Course Combination | There is no records at the moment. |
