Credits/Hours: 5 Credits
A study of the variety of ways of thinking about such fundamental issues as knowledge and belief, human nature, the nature of reality, the existence of supernatural being(s) and the relationship between self,mind, and the body. Develops philosophical thinking skills and awareness of world philosophies. This course meets the Humanities general education requirement.
Prerequisite: None.
Textbook: Presbey, Gail M., et al., The Philosophical Quest. A Cross-Cultural Reader (2nd ed.), ISBN: 0-07-289867-4. The textbooks assignments listed below are current. However, changes to the curriculum, textbook availability, and new editions may result in changes to the textbook assignments as listed below. Accordingly, National Polytechnic does not recommend that students purchase the textbooks until two weeks prior to class start.
Next available course offering: March 8, 2008
Offered online