Assessment

Essay: 50% Exam: 50%

Module Aims

• To provide an introduction to the nature of the philosophy, its goals and methodology, and how it differs from other disciplines.
• To furnish an overview of several of the main areas of philosophy.
• To describe the relationship between philosophy and Christianity, and their influence upon each other.

Learning Outcomes

• — Appreciate the nature and methodology of philosophy in a deeper way
• — Name and describe the principal areas of philosophical inquiry and demonstrate how they relate to one another.
• — Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various philosophical arguments and construct their own arguments.
• — Ascertain an improvement in their thinking and writing skills.