AP/PHIL1001 3.0 B: Knowledge, Truth, and Reality
Offered by: PHIL
Session
Fall 2019
Term
F
Format
LECT
Instructor
Calendar Description / Prerequisite / Co-Requisite
This course is an introduction to philosophy focusing on the philosophical questions, what is real? and how do we know? The approach can be either historical or contemporary, but will emphasize diverse philosophical perspectives and have a comparative focus.
Course Website
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Shyam Ranganathan
Office Location: S446 Ross Building
Phone Number: (416) 736-2100 Ext. 77543
Office Hours: By appointment only
“ This course is an introduction to philosophy focusing on the philosophical questions, what is real? and how do we know? The approach can be either historical or contemporary, but will emphasize diverse philosophical perspectives and have a comparative focus.”
Online readings: most free, one available from Kindle.
Participation: 40 %
Essay: 30 %
Final Exam: 30 %
With the exception of an in class commentary, all assignments are submitted via Moodle.
Lecture and Tutorials
- Distinguish philosophical reasoning and argument from other forms of explanation.
- Become familiar with the basic areas of philosophical theory.
- Be able to write a philosophical paper.
- Be able to identify and discuss historically important issues and contributions to questions of knowledge, truth and reality.
- Academic Honesty
- Student Rights and Responsibilities
- Religious Observance
- Grading Scheme and Feedback
- 20% Rule
No examinations or tests collectively worth more than 20% of the final grade in a course will be given during the final 14 calendar days of classes in a term. The exceptions to the rule are classes which regularly meet Friday evenings or on Saturday and/or Sunday at any time, and courses offered in the compressed summer terms. - Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
