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News and Announcements Forum
This forum contains general news and announcements. You can find all announcements listed in the "Latest News" block in Course Tools within this course or on your My Courses page.
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Learning forums

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Getting Started Introduce Yourself!

Use this forum to tell us a little about yourself and your interests. Some topic ideas:

    1. What is your field of study/research interest or concentration?
    2. What are you most interested in learning about in this class and why?
    3. Have you ever taken an online class before?
    4. Any other information you would ...
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Q & A Forum for Students

Use this forum to ask your instructor any questions you have about the course. You may post at any time, and your instructor will respond here. Be as specific as possible.

Please keep in mind that others can see your posts, so do not post any personal information. If you have questions about your...

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Module 1: Introduction to Philosophy Module 1 Discussion Forum

Forum Instructions

In a post below, respond to the following prompt, which assess course outcome: to identify and evaluate some of the process and critical debates that have shaped human history and module learning objective: Situate your thinking—and the thinking of others—in a ...

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Module 2: Epistemology; How We Learn Module 2 Discussion
Forum Instructions

In a post below, respond to the following prompt, which assess the course outcomes of identifying philosophers and thinkers, and of demonstrating critical thinking.

Then, you must respond to (X) of your classmates' posts. After you post a response, you will be able to see...

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Module 3: Metaphysics; World Order of Things Module 3 Discussion
Forum Instructions

In a post below, respond to the following prompt, which assess your critical thinking acumen. You must respond to at least 2 of your classmates' posts. After you post a response, you will be able to see other responses. You are not required to post more than once, but feel ...

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Module 4: Philosophy of Religion Module 4 Discussion: Philosophy of Religion (Aquinas and Paley)
Unit objective:
*To consider shared philosophical ideas (ontology, etc.) between multiple thinkers
Course objectives:
*Be able to write philosophically on a variety of topics;
*Understand the different contexts and criteria for knowledge;

In a post below, respond to the following prompt, . Then, you...
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Module 5: Philosophy of Science and Technology Module 5 Discussion
Forum Instructions

In a post below, respond to the following prompt, which assess the course outcome of evaluating the processes and critical debates that have shaped human history.

Your [first] post is due on [day of week] by [time] CST. Your response to another student is due on [day of week]...

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Module 6: Ethics and Morality Discussion question: Aristotle and ethics

Discussion question: Aristotle, virtue, and examples

Linked to learning outcome:

  • B) Be able to write philosophically on a variety of topics; 

    Unit objective:

     

    *To understand major concepts (utilitarianism, virtue etc.) associated with ...

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Module 7: Socio-Political Philosophy Module 7 Discussion Forum
Forum Instructions

In a post below, respond to the following prompt, which assess your thinking in a philosophically informed context.

Please select and respond to one of the following:

Discussion Points:

  1. Social Contract and Government Legitimacy:

    • Discuss the concept of the social ...
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Module 8: Art and Aesthetics Module # Discussion Forum
Connected to these module goals:

Understand historical definitions of beauty.

Understand the difference between liking and universal standards of beauty.

Connected to this course learning objective:

  • Be familiar with the concepts of the various philosophers, philosophical traditions and philosophical ...

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