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Course Description:
PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON is aimed at addressing the question: What does it mean to be a human person? The response is elucidated through the use of phenomenological method a vital tool in the understanding of the human person. In this course, the student is encouraged to embark on a journey, to recall those experiences that challenge her as a person. At the end of the reflective journey, the student awakens to a realization of the richer meaning of a person; it helps the student acquire intellectual breadth and depth, critical judgment, moral sensitivity and social consciousness which will enable her to progress in achieving clear and mature decisions. A study of this subject will enrich the study of other subjects. This course is essentially competency-based; it is focused primarily on thinking skills, and as such is useful for students who want to increase their ability to analyze, evaluate, and articulate arguments in a variety of contexts. Even though this course is more about correct thinking than good writing its ultimate goal is to assist participants in making good oral and written presentations. Hence practicing how to express arguments in writing is an inherent part of our course work.
Course Outline:
Topics
Tour of the Rabbit Hole What is the Value of Philosophy? Why study of Philosophy?
Overview The Problems of Philosophy (Chapter XV) Plato's Myth of the Cave
On the Limits of Human Knowledge: Can I Know? Can I know the External World? How can I acquire knowledge? What does Truth mean? On Human Freedom: Am I free? Am I free to act? Do rules govern my action? How do I make the right decisions? On the Value of Life: Does my life have meaning? Does God exist? Can my life make sense? What is the Value of Religion?
Nietzsche's The Gay Science Why I am NOT a Christian Aquinas_ Proving God's Existence
Course Requirements:
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97 - 100 = 4.0
Attendance
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2.
93 - 96 = 3.5 89 - 92 = 3.0
Participation
85 - 88 = 2.5 Students are expected to come to class prepared to contribute to the discussion. Participation includes active speaking as well as attentive listening. An atmosphere of respect, openness and patience is expected in the classroom. I have a strict NO LAPTOP, NO CELLPHONE POLICY. 80 - 84 = 2.0
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Creative Outputs(Format would be discussed in class)* Bring the required readings in class. (Readings are uploaded on our Facebook Group)
*Late requirements will not be accepted. Cheating in any form = 0.0 (Final Grade) Perfect attendance + Complete requirements = + .5 (Final Grade)