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Course Description
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Course Name
Introduction to Philosophy
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Philosophy
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Students must have at least a D symbol in English First Language Higher Grade, or a pass (level 4) in the NSC. Students who do not meet this entry requirement may be admitted with the permission of the Head of Department.
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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Host University Units
18 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4 - 5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course is an introduction to philosophy that aims to make students more conscious, creative and critical in thinking about their own fundamental beliefs and values. Fundamental issues investigated include: the nature and possibility of knowledge, self-knowledge, the relationship between the mind and the body, the
knowledge of other minds, whether we have free will, and whether life has a meaning. These issues are explored with the help of classical and contemporary philosophers, including Plato, Aris totle, Aquinas, Descartes, Hume, Kant, Hegel, Marx, Sartre and others.DP requirements: Regular attendance at lectures and tutorials; completion of all tests, submission of all essays and assignments by due dates, and an average mark of at least 35% for he coursework.
Assessment: Coursework counts 40%; one 3-hour examination in June counts 60%.
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.