Philosophy

College of Arts & Sciences
Department and Program Learning Objectives

Majors in Philosophy will be able to:

Demonstrate a general comprehension of several major periods and authors in the history of Western philosophy. (1,3,4,5,6,9))

Demonstrate skill in constructing and evaluating argumentation. (1,3,4,5,6,7,9)

Demonstrate skill in developing and evaluating interpretations of philosophical texts. (1,3,4,5,6,7,9)

Appreciate the fundamental ambiguities and complexities involved in the human attempt to answer questions about knowing, valuing, and living. (1,3,4,5,6,7,9)

Numbers in parentheses reflect related Educational Goals.