Objective
Define basic logical concepts such as truth, validity, and soundness
Objective
Demonstrate whether an argument works or not, and diagnose some common fallacies
Objective
Apply the tools of logic and critical thinking to problems in ethics
Objective
Contrast subjectivism and objectivism in ethics, and analyze some of the complexities of the relation between ethics and religion
Objective
Evaluate rival ethical frameworks such as utilitarianism, Kantianism, and virtue ethics; and apply principles drawn from each framework to practical moral issues
Objective
Discuss controversial subjects courteously but critically, interpret passages of philosophical writing carefully, appraise the positions defended therein, and develop their own responses to them
Objective
Compose a thesis defense paper, in which a view is stated, clarified, and supported, and objections are listed and defended against
Objective
Clarify some of their own beliefs and justify some of their basic values by implementing the methods and skills that they have developed in this course