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PY101 — Introduction to Philosophy

3 credits · 3 hours

PY 101 - Introduction to Philosophy PY 101 - Introduction to Philosophy Philosophy - as the love of wisdom and the systematic search for truth - is introduced in this course. Students will receive an overview of the major issues and problems in philosophy. Topics will include the study of moral truth (ethics); the nature of knowledge and the question of what can be known (epistemology); the study of existence (metaphysics); the study of reasoning (logic); the nature of art and beauty (aesthetics); and assorted topics in other sub-disciplines. Emphasis will be placed on reading and understanding philosophical texts and arguments. Course

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