Introduction To Philosophy
WEEK I
READINGS
Intro (Please obtain textbooks this week) and find two articles from the internet dealing with the humble beginnings of Philosophy.
Review the download of your Class Notes From Dr. Coleman and read pages 1-3
Assignment 1: Submit to the drop box your response to the two articles by September 13th a 500 word or less reflection on your combined readings.
Discussion Board (DB) Why did you take this class and what do you hope to learn about philosophy?
WEEK 2
READINGS
Notes from Dr. Coleman pages 4-5
Shouler /Introduction/Chapter 1 Soccio Chapters 2-3
Shouler Chapter 1, Chapter 2 , Soccio 2-3
Discussion Board
What are your thoughts on your readings for the week?
READINGS
\Notes from Dr. Coleman pages 6-12, 68-82
Continue readings on Shouler /Introduction/Chapter 1 Soccio Chapters 2-3
Nagel, Shouler Chapter 1, Chapter 2 , Soccio 2-3
Discussion Board
What are your thoughts on your readings for the week?
WEEK 3
READINGS
Continue Notes from Dr. Coleman pages 6-12, 68-82
Continue readings on Shouler /Introduction/Chapter 1 Soccio Chapters 2-3
Shouler Chapter 1, Chapter 2 , Soccio 2-3
Discussion Board
What are your thoughts on your readings for the week?
READINGS
Notes from Dr. Coleman pages 6-12, 41-67
Continue readings on Shouler /Introduction/Chapter 1 Soccio Chapters 2-3
Shouler Chapter 1, Chapter 2 , Soccio 2-3
Assignment 5: Quiz 4 (covering pages in Coleman’ Notes 6-12, 41-67)
Assignment 6: You will have to submit to the drop box your selection of a philosopher that you want to do your 8-page research paper by 9/27. This paper will be due on October 18th!
Discussion Board
What are your thoughts on your readings for the week?
WEEK 4
READINGS
Notes from Dr. Coleman pages 12-15
Continue readings on Shouler /Introduction/Chapter 1 Soccio Chapters 2-3
Shouler Chapter 2 , Soccio 2-3
Discussion Board
What are your thoughts on your readings for the week?
READINGS
Notes from Dr. Coleman pages 16-20
Continue readings on Soccio Chapters 4-5
Shouler Chapters 2 and 3,
Discussion Board
What are your thoughts on your readings for the week?
WEEK 5
READINGS
Notes from Dr. Coleman pages 16-20
Continue readings on Soccio Chapters 4-5
Shouler Chapters 2 and 3,
Discussion Board
What are your thoughts on your readings for the week?
READINGS
Notes from Dr. Coleman pages 21-27
Continue readings on Soccio Chapters 4-5
Shouler Chapters 3 and 4,
Discussion Board
What are your thoughts on your readings for the week?
WEEK 6
READINGS
Notes from Dr. Coleman pages 21-27
Continue readings on Soccio Chapters 4-5
Shouler Chapter 4,
Discussion Board
What are your thoughts on your readings for the week?
READINGS
Notes from Dr. Coleman pages 28-34
Continue readings on Soccio Chapters 4-6
Shouler Chapter 5,
Assignment 13: Quiz 10 (covering pages in Coleman’ Notes 28-34)
Assignment 14: Submit to the drop box 5 salient points regarding your philosopher that you included in your 8-page research paper.
Discussion Board
What are your thoughts on your readings for the week?
WEEK 7
10/19 – 10/25
READINGS
Notes from Dr. Coleman pages 28-34
Continue readings on Soccio Chapters 4-6
Shouler Chapter 5,
Discussion Board
What are your thoughts on your readings for the week?
READINGS
Notes from Dr. Coleman pages 35-40
Continue readings on Soccio Chapter 7
Shouler Chapter 6-8,
Discussion Board
What are your thoughts on your readings for the week?
WEEK 8
READINGS
Notes from Dr. Coleman pages 35-40
Continue readings on Soccio Chapter 7
Shouler Chapter 6-8,
Secure two articles on contemporary philosophy and philosophers of the 21st century
Assignment 18: Submit a 500-word reflection to the drop box regarding the thoughts of 21st century philosophers and philosophy
Discussion Board
What are your thoughts on your readings for the week?