Introduction To Philosophy
| Title | Εισαγωγή στη φιλοσοφία / Introduction To Philosophy |
| Code | Φ101 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Philosophy and Education |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Georgios Zografidis |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 280009344 |
Programme of Study: UPS School of Philosophy and Education (2011-today)
Registered students: 302
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Compulsory Course | Winter/Spring | - | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2013 – 2014 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 280106167
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/280106167
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
General Competences
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
This course aims to offer an orientation to philosophical studies and an introduction to key issues of philosophical thought, with emphasis on metaphysics and epistemology. An attempt is made to determine the characteristics of philosophical activity, to present the main questions of traditional fields of philosophy and to demarcate philosophy and areas such as science, art and religion.
Two fundamental questions are examined in detail: the ontological question (what actually exists) and the epistemological (how do I know), with references to contemporary debates as well as significant moments in the history of philosophy (Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Locke, Kant). We further discuss the controversial issues of the body-soul relation, the freedom of the will and the existence of God and, finally, the question whether philosophy is (still) of any use.
Keywords
Introduction to Philosophy
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 125 | 5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 125 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
Last Update
17-07-2014
