Course Details
Course Details

Course Details

Richard Bland College

PHIL101: Introduction to Philosophy

This course is intended to serve as an introduction to Philosophy as an academic field of study, an art of personal reflection, and a tool for dialogue. In this light, it examines a few perennial philosophical questionsand the major arguments and positions which fall under these, questions such as: Who am I? What is a person? Are we really free? Is there life after death? What sort of meaning is possible in life? Films and literature may be utilized to reveal how the art of philosophical reflection extends beyond canonical philosophical texts. Emphasis will be placed on well reasoned justification and evaluation.  

Overview
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UCGS
UCGS Block II-Humanities
The Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) is a 30-credit hour program where all courses shall be transf...see moreThe Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) is a 30-credit hour program where all courses shall be transferable and satisfy a lower-division general education requirement at any public institution of higher education. UCGS courses may satisfy a general education requirement without having a specific course equivalent at the receiving institution.
Passport
Passport Block II-Humanities
The Passport is a 16-credit hour two-year college program in which all courses are transferable and shall satis...see moreThe Passport is a 16-credit hour two-year college program in which all courses are transferable and shall satisfy a lower-division general education requirement at any public institution of higher education. Passport courses may satisfy a general education requirement without having a specific course equivalent at the receiving institution.
Delivery Method
Online
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Delivery Method
Campus
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Delivery Method
Hybrid
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Credits
3.0
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Department
Language and Humanities
Course Notes
Three hours lecture
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
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  • Recognize basic concepts and patterns of deductive and inductive reasoning, and be able to employ these to assess arguments and related claims.
  • Identify major positions of canonical philosophers and philosophical movements (and logical implications of these positions).
  • Summarize and evaluate a philosophical argument from a canonical source in light of a specific objection.


Where Will This Course Transfer?
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Institution Identifier Name Notes Level
Eastern Shore Community CollegePHI101Introduction to Philosophy I2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegePHI100Introduction to Philosophy2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community CollegePHIEEEN/ACredits may vary at the time of final evaluation. 2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College PHI101Introduction to Philosophy I2-Year
Tidewater Community CollegePHI101Introduction to Philosophy I2-Year
Christopher Newport UniversityPHIL1XXPhilosophy Elective4-Year
Longwood University PHIL200Introduction to Philosophy4-Year
Radford UniversityPHIL111Introduction to Philosophy4-Year
The University of Virginia's College at WisePHI1030LOGIC I4-Year
George Mason UniversityPHIL100TIntroduction to Philosophy - Transfer Only4-Year
Norfolk State UniversityTRNFREETransfer Elective4-Year
William & MaryPHIL201Introduction to Philosophy4-Year
Old Dominion UniversityPHIL110PINTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY4-Year
University of Mary WashingtonPHIL101Intro to Philosophy4-Year
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityPHIL1XXPPhilosophy ElectiveWith Passport or UCGS, applies to General Education, Pathway 2. 4-Year
Marymount UniversityPH100Exploring Philosophy4-Year
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPHIL101INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY4-Year
Emory & Henry CollegePHIL101Introduction to Philosophy4-Year