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UNIVERSITY
OF ST. FRANCIS ONLINE
SYLLABUS
Philosophy of Modern Society (4 Semester Hours) May 7—July 26, 2001 Course Description: ˇ
To present philosophy as an “activity” that all humans naturally
engage in. ˇ
To introduce the great philosophical thinkers of the ages and what
they had to say on such topics as art, ethics, science, knowledge,
society, and religion. ˇ
To present their ideas in their proper historical context to try to
better understand why they said what they said and why they felt
compelled to speak about these issues. Course
Objectives: 1.
To acquire a working knowledge of the major disciplines of
philosophy; in particular, ethics, epistemology, and metaphysics. 2.
To analyze the lives and ideas of major Western philosophers;
in particular, Plato, Aristotle, Immanuel Kant, John Stuart Mill, and
Soren Kierkegaard. 3.
To understand the major ethical theories of today and their
implication for modern medicine.
We will pay careful attention to the ethical ideas of Kant and
Mill. 4. To
assist health-care professionals to understand health-related
philosophical ideas, such as the social dimension of modern medicine. 5.
To develop students’ written skills by writing one creative
philosophy paper. Required textbook:
About Philosophy, 8/e, Robert Paul
Wolff, Prentice Hall, 2000. (In
addition to the text, use the following site that parallels the book: www.prenhall.com/wolff) Other Internet Resources: ˇ
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/ ˇ
Philosophical Terms and Names: http://people.delphi.com/gkemerling/dy/index.htm Course Content: May 7th Introductory paper written by you about the meaning of life. May 14th What
is Philosophy?
Wolff, pages 1-40 May 21st Theory of Knowledge Wolff, pages 41-86 May 28th Metaphysics and Philosophy Wolff, pages 87-120 June 3rd Philosophy of Science Wolff, pages 121-156 June 10th Midterm Week June 17th Ethical Theory Wolff, pages 157-242 June 24th Social and Political Philosophy Wolff, pages 243-306 July 1st Philosophy of Art Wolff, pages 307-350 July 8th Philosophy of Religion Wolff, pages 351-396 July
15th
Independent
Study Component Due July 22nd
Final
Exam Week
Grading: Midterm
Exam
12.5%
Independent Study Project
25 % Final Exam
12.5% Class Participation 50 % N.B. This is critical.
Your class participation in class discussions is critical.
You will be graded on both the amount of participation and also
the quality of it. I will
respond to all your comments to my discussion questions and will read
all of you responses to your classmates.
Guidelines for the Independent Study
Component: The Independent Study Component will provide 25% of the overall course
grade and will represent at least 16-hours of additional work over and
above the assignments required for this course.
Each student will write a 12-page research paper that will deal
with an aspect of philosophy in our modern society.
The topic will be approved before beginning the project.
Students are encouraged to pick a topic that either has
applicability to their professional work or personal life.
Expectations: I look forward to
this semester and expect that you will do your part to make this a
rewarding experience for you and the rest of your class.
Together, we will have a fruitful journey to better
understanding philosophy in our modern society.
As an online learner,
you will be expected, in addition to your reading assignments,
to be in class at least three hours per week. This three-hour class time will be spent online with your
other online learners or completing the weekly assignments. Assignments will be posted at the beginning of each week.
While you are alone in front of your computer, you are still a
part of your class. Class
participation online is even more important than in the traditional
classroom. Statement of Academic Integrity: Plagiarism has no place in your research project. No credit will be given if plagiarism is present. Cheating on a test will also result in not receiving any credit for the exam. Accessibility: I look forward to teaching this class. If you need anything or have any problem, the following information will provide you with access to assistance. Please feel free to contact me whenever necessary. Dr.
Al Campbell Michigan
City, IN 46360 cell
phone (219) 928-5598 (219)
874-1338 campbell@wolverton-mountain.com
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