Overview
Description
Introduction to conducting philosophical research. Students work alongside a faculty member on an ongoing faculty research project.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- One philosophy course
- permission of instructor
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): One philosophy course and permission of instructor.
Units
1 to 3 units
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Terms
fall, spring
Attributes
StandardRepeatable up to 6 credits
Learning Outcomes
- identify a thesis about a philosophical problem or text, explain the thesis, and track relevant arguments and evidence for its defense.
- explain and interpret the ideas relevant to a given debate in philosophy, and review pertinent literature by retrieving, reading, and summarizing ideas, information, and arguments relevant to the designated area of research.
- identify key parts of research that could support a theoretical view, as well as specify how these might have concrete implications or make a difference for the theory under consideration.