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GST203 DE&GS 2 Units intermediate

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

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
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

Ready to Start

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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Ethics Officer

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Course PDF Material

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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.