This is an introductory course in philosophy, the primary goals of which are:

• to provide a broad base of familiarity with areas of concern in academic philosophy; this includes classic philosophical theories and arguments, as well as the original texts in which they are found. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to engage knowledgeably in debates pertaining to a wide variety of philosophical subdisciplines.
• to develop skills in philosophical argumentation and discussion. Throughout the course, students will critically examine controversial issues, learn how to construct and evaluate logical arguments, and gain experience in presenting their own ideas in rational and thoughtful ways.
• to connect philosophical theories to real-world issues. By actively engaging in the course, students will come to understand how the ideas we discuss in class matter for their interaction with the world they inhabit.

The course content is divided into 5 modules, each of which reflects an important sub-discipline of philosophy. The modules are: Philosophical method, Epistemology, Mind and metaphysics, Ethics, and Political philosophy.