Greetings! Welcome to our Philosophy 1 class!
Our lesson on philosophical analysis will begin with a discussion of topics aimed at answering some basic questions about philosophy, which you may have already encountered in philosophy course/s that you took prior to enrolling in this subject. These include what philosophy is, its value, who can be called philosophers, what it means to philosophize, and when subjects and issues can be aptly described as philosophical. Furthermore, you will be familiarized with seven of its divisions (Metaphysics, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Religion, Epistemology, Philosophy of Art, Socio-Political Philosophy and Ethics) and with selected philosophical issues in order to give you a clearer grasp of the nature and concerns of philosophy.
The second part of the course will teach you valuable knowledge, concepts and skills drawn from different areas of philosophy such as philosophy of language, epistemology, logic, and ethics. These include the skill to analyze concepts, the ability to determine the truth or falsity of statements, the aptitude to evaluate the validity of arguments, and the facility to analyze moral situations using selected ethical theories. All these philosophical concepts and skills are deemed helpful in transforming you into a “critical thinker,” which is the foremost goal of Philosophy 1.
- Teacher: Arlyn Macapinlac