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Introduction To Philosophy And Logic

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of philosophy and logic. It explores the definition and scope of philosophy, its methods, and branches, including metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. The course also examines the relationship between philosophy and other disciplines like science, religion, education, and law. Furthermore, it delves into logic, covering its vocabulary, arguments, fallacies, and the laws of thought, aiming to enhance critical thinking and reasoning skills.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
PhilosophyLogicEpistemologyEthicsReasoning

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Definition of Philosophy

2

Methods of Philosophy

3

Branches of Philosophy

4

History of Philosophy

5

Logic

6

Fallacies

Total Topics6 topics

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No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (4 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

computer-based tests

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: An Overview of Philosophy

3h

Unit 1: Definition and Scope of Philosophy

3 study hours
  • •Define philosophy and its various conceptions.
  • •Discuss the under-labourer and master scientist conceptions.
  • •Explain philosophy as clarification of concepts and the love of wisdom.
Week
2

Module 1: An Overview of Philosophy

3h

Unit 2: Methods of Philosophy

3 study hours
  • •Explain the Socratic method and its importance.
  • •Discuss Plato's synthetic method.
  • •Describe pragmatic method and skepticism.
Week
3

Module 1: An Overview of Philosophy

3h

Unit 3: Branches of Philosophy

3 study hours
  • •Differentiate between logic, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics.
  • •Discuss the concerns of each branch of philosophy.
  • •Explain the importance of each branch in philosophical inquiry.
Week
4

Module 1: An Overview of Philosophy

3h

Unit 4: Philosophy and other Disciplines Contents

3 study hours
  • •Analyze the relationship between philosophy and science.
  • •Compare and contrast philosophy and religion.
  • •Discuss the role of philosophy in education and law.
Week
5

Module 1: An Overview of Philosophy

3h

Unit 5: The Usefulness of Philosophy

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the usefulness of philosophy in fostering reflection.
  • •Explain how philosophy provides a sense of direction.
  • •Analyze the intellectual and moral relevance of philosophy.
Week
6

Module 1: An Overview of Philosophy

3h

Unit 6: Sources of Knowledge and Criteria for Knowing

3 study hours
  • •Differentiate between knowledge, opinion, and belief.
  • •Discuss the common-sense and philosophical understanding of knowledge.
  • •Identify and discuss the different sources of knowledge.
Week
7

Module 2: History and Development of Philosophy

3h

Unit 1: The Ancient Age of Philosophy

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the philosophical events of the Pre-Socratic age.
  • •Identify philosophers that dominated the Socratic age.
  • •Explain the main philosophical preoccupations of the Ancient Age.
Week
8

Module 2: History and Development of Philosophy

3h

Unit 2: Medieval and Renaissance Age of Philosophy

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the nature of philosophy in the medieval period.
  • •Identify the various groups of philosophy that existed in the medieval period.
  • •Explain the philosophical doctrines of the Islamic and Christian philosophers.
Week
9

Module 2: History and Development of Philosophy

3h

Unit 3: Modern Period of Philosophy

3 study hours
  • •Identify the various philosophical schools that emanated in the modern age.
  • •Differentiate the philosophical beliefs and practices of these schools.
  • •Discuss the philosophical tenets of this period.
Week
10

Module 2: History and Development of Philosophy

3h

Unit 4: Philosophical Movements In The Contemporary Period

3 study hours
  • •Identify the various philosophical traditions that are thriving in the contemporary time.
  • •Explain the philosophical traditions and the possible problems associated with them.
  • •Analyze the impacts of philosophical theories on societal development.
Week
11

Module 2: History and Development of Philosophy

3h

Unit 5: The Idea of African Philosophy

3 study hours
  • •Analyze the philosophical existence in every culture.
  • •Evaluate the idea of African philosophy in human belief.
  • •Discuss the currents in African Philosophy.
Week
12

Module 1: An Overview of Philosophy

4h

Final Revision

4 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Work on assignments and discussion forums.
  • •Prepare for computer-based tests.
Week
13

Module 3: Logic

4h

Final Revision

4 study hours
  • •Complete all outstanding assignments.
  • •Participate in discussion forums.
  • •Final preparation for examinations.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Module 1's philosophical concepts.

2

Practice identifying fallacies from Module 4 in news articles weekly.

3

Review definitions from Units 3-4 weekly, focusing on examples.

4

Summarize key arguments from Module 5, Units 1-2.

5

Allocate specific time slots for each module weekly, prioritizing difficult units.

6

Form study groups to discuss and debate complex philosophical ideas.

7

Review all TMAs and discussion forum contributions for key concepts.

8

Focus on understanding the application of logic in real-world scenarios.

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