Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

PHIL 115 Global Philosophies: Perspectives on Living Well

Course Information

Course information
Course Number PHIL 115
Course Title Global Philosophies: Perspectives on Living Well
Description This course provides a practical introduction to the discipline of philosophy. In addition to exploring what philosophy has meant in Western society, this course will survey perspectives on philosophy in non-Western cultures -- including Indian, Chinese and indigenous traditions. It will explore how different philosophical schools have answered several "essential questions" regarding human nature, the purpose of life, and how society should be structured to maximize human flourishing. Special emphasis will be placed on philosophies which offer practical guidance for living, and students will be encouraged to develop and articulate their own philosophical perspective. (Prerequisites: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent].) (MNTC Goal Areas 6, 8)
Total Credits 3
Total Hours 48
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 3 Credits, 48 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

Prerequisite: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent].

Course Competencies

  1. Examine the nature of philosophy and philosophical inquiry.
  2. Recognize the different branches of philosophy.
  3. Describe different approaches to philosophy which provide practical guidance for living.
  4. Explore the "Essential Questions" (EQ) in Philosophy.
  5. Analyze the responses to the EQ provided by ancient Greco-Roman philosophy.
  6. Analyze the responses to the EQ provided by ancient Indian philosophy.
  7. Analyze the responses to the EQ provided by ancient Chinese philosophy.
  8. Analyze the responses to the EQ provided by indigenous philosophies.
  9. Analyze the responses to the EQ provided by Existentialist philosophy.

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