1. Read philosophical texts, in order to analyze their arguments and evaluate their answers to the questions of the course.
2. Use philosophical concepts to understand practical dilemmas.
3. Use logical reasoning skills to present and defend philosophical arguments.
 
Specific

1.1 Given a summary of a philosopher's ideas or summary of a single book written by a philosopher, the student will be able to
     analyze, evaluate and articulate the arguments of the philosopher.
1.2 Given a short text written by a philosopher, the student will be able to read, understand and respond to the ideas contained in
     the text.
1.3 The student will be able to evaluate ideas presented in a text by determining their logical validity, their implications, and their
     relationship to ideas beyond the text.
2.1 The student will apply the theories of individual philosophers to real-world situations.
2.2 The student will apply the theories of individual philosophers to their own personal life choices.
2.3 The students will demonstrate an understanding of the application of ethical frameworks to various situations.
3.1 The student will be able to respond to philosophical arguments by agreeing or disagreeing with them using logical reasoning.
3.2 The student will be able to defend their beliefs and answers to the questions of the course in a clear and complete manner.