Philosophy 1020 Lecture 1: L1 What is Philosophy

• School: Western University
• Department: Philosophy
• Course: Philosophy 1020
• Professor: Boyana Peric

Document Summary

Disciplined consideration of big questions about the nature of humans and the world we live in. Philosophy is characterized by its subject matter and it"s method: Great questions were raised 2500 years ago (500 bce) We are halfway through the life of our planet. Epistemology (what is knowledge, what can we know) Ethics (what is the source of moral obligation?) What should you expect from this course: knowledge and information. Appreciation of general intellectual problems and western tradition: skill. Enhanced ability to think rigorously, dispassionately, and argue and write clearly. 5 short writing assignments (500 words/2 pages) 40%