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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Philosophy 20


COURSE DESCRIPTION
20 History of Western Philosophy I: Greek, Roman and Medieval Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite: None.
 
A survey of the beginning and rise of Western science and philosophy; pre-Socratic era, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle; Greek philosophical influences upon the Roman Empire and Medieval Europe. 54 hours lecture.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Survey of philosophy from pre-Socratic Greece through late middle ages.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.   Recognize features of the philosophical and cultural heritage of the
      Western world.

2.   Identify, discuss, and analyze philosophical issues from this period.

3.   Understand the historical development which links many of the 
      questions, answers, and philosophical figures of this time together.

4.   Interpret and critically assess philosophical arguments and texts
      from this period.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. The philosophical heritage:  pre-Socratic Greece
  2. Socrates
  3. Plato: Theory of Forms
  4. Aristotle:  Metaphysics, Politics, Natural Science, Logic
  5. The Late Classical Period
  6. Christianity:  The Formative years
  7. The Islamic influence
  8. The Medieval mind:  Augustine, Aquinas
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Class lectures outlining key historical movements and concepts
  • Class discussions
  • Textual analysis
  • Videos/films/slides/audio tapes to illustrate important concepts
  • Small group activities/discussion to further explore issues from the readings and lectures
  • Reports and papers 
  • Handouts
  • Guest lecturers
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Oral reports/presentations
  • Quizzes and examinations
  • Written assignments
  • Group and individual projects
  • Participation and regular attendance
  • Final examination
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • W.T. Jones, Robert J. Fogelin . A History of Western Philosophy: The Classical Mind. 2 ed. any: Thomson Publishing, 1969.
  • W.T. Jones, Robert J. Fogelin . A History of Western Philosophy: The Medieval Mind, Volume II. 2 ed. any: Thomson Publishing, 1969.
  • Plato. Five Dialogues. any: Hackett, 1983.
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