Department of Philosophy Student Learning Outcomes
A: Coherent comprehension of content
1. Students will explain views of the major philosophers of the main historical periods: Ancient/Medieval, Modern, and Contemporary, and/or describe relationships (such as distinctions, similarities, indebtedness, and other connections) among them.
2. Students will explain representative basic metaphysical issues and theories.
3. Students will explain representative major epistemological issues and theories.
4. Students will explain representative fundamental concepts of logic.
5. Students will explain representative major issues and theories in ethics.
B: Thinking skills that philosophy is particularly suited to developing
1. Students will analyze concepts, arguments, issues, theories, and/or views.
2. Students will critically evaluate concepts, arguments, issues, theories, and/or views.
3. Students will theorize using abstract concepts.
C: Attitudes
1. Students will value self-understanding and the examination of one's life.
2. Students will gain a reflective habit of mind.
3. Students will increase their love of learning.
4. Students will exhibit intellectual integrity.
