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Course Description
Rangsit University
Name of University:
School/Faculty/Department: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
College of Public Governance and Government
1. General Information
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Course ID and Course title
IPH212 Element of Philosophy II
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Credit units (Number of hours per week for lecture, lab, and self-study)
3 hours (3-0-6)
Programme and Categorization of course
This subject is major required course for Bachelor of Arts Program in Philosophy,
Politics, and Economics
Responsible faculty member and list of instructors
Preechaya Kittipaisalsilpa
Semester/Year level
Semester 1 / Sophomore
Pre-requisite course(s) (if any)
None
Co-requisite course(s) (if any)
None
Place of study
Rangsit University, Muangake Campus
Date of preparation or latest update
August 2015
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2. Learning Objectives and Development Objectives
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Learning objectives
This course aims at being an introduction to western philosophical disciplines and
its nature elements. In view of the fact that a full understanding of what philosophy is,
cannot be acquired by producing a single definition of the word 'philosophy'. This
course thus aims for students to critically become acquainted with a representative
range of its historical specimens and foundation of philosophy elements.
The learning will be combining with the selective readings and philosophy practices
throughout each week assignment. At the very end of the course, it will give a
comparison on the nature and foundation of philosophy between the western and the
eastern to complete the whole perspective what does philosophy stands for.
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Objectives for course development/improvement
In order to be able to acquire a satisfactory command of western philosophical ideas
the course is going to undertake a very close analysis of the selected texts. With regard
to our ambition to elucidate the specific meaning of the philosophical jargon used in
the selections this course could be also described as an introduction to the language,
logic and other elements of philosophy.
3. Course Content and Activities
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Course content
A critical study and analysis of early modern and modern western philosophy.
Emphasis will be placed on the differing currents of philosophical thought (realism,
rationalism, empiricism, idealism) as stemming from Descartes, Kant, Hume, Hobbes,
Locke, and neo-Thomists and the influence of these currents on modern political and
ethical problems. When pertinent, similarities and dissimilarities to eastern
philosophies, such as Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism, will be discussed.
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Number of hours per each semester
Lecture
Tutorial
Lab/Field
Self-study
Study/Workshop
Lecture 45 hours
Upon requested
Assignments
8 hours per week
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Number of hours per week for advising and academic counseling for individual
students
- Students can request for academic advices prior/after classes or in class hours.
- Students can make appointment or stop by at the faculty members’ offices during
the specified office hours (6 hours per week).
- Students can request academic help through the website of the Department or
emails of faculty members.
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4. Learning Outcomes
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Morals and ethics
The course aims to develop students to have morals, understand ethics and codes of
conducts in their real life. The students will be able to possess ethical, moral and
honest behavior academically and professionally.
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Morals and ethics needed to develop
- The students will be developed to performed ethical and honest behavior to
comply with professional codes of conducts, rules and regulations of the
organizations and the society.
- The students need to have self disciplinary and punctuality in attending the
class and submitting assignments.
- The students need to pay respect to other’s people’s rights and opinions.
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Methodology
- Lecture and give a selective reading throughout each week
- Encourage students to express their opinions in class.
- Check attendance and apply the classroom policies.
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Assessment
- Observing students behavior and manner in class.
- Evaluating students on their class participation
Knowledge
The students will be able to understand foundation and nature of philosophy
concepts and practices from each period, and able to develop philosophy thought as the
fruitful scholars.
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Expected knowledge to be gained
The students will be able to:
- Gain overall knowledge in western philosophy
- Possess clear understanding of philosophy theories and foundation from
different periods and philosophers.
- Possess analytical skills, problem-solving skills, communication skill to
become successful professional players
- Apply the philosophy thoughts and ideas and be able to develop new
knowledge
- Update and understand changes in professional norms, values, rules, law,
and moral principles.
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2.2
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Methodology
- Lecture based on the historical period of western philosophy from past to
present with the given case studies on each lecture
- Tests and examinations on given lectures.
- Assign individual essay and group presentation
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Assessment
- Examinations on theories and application related to the elements of
philosophy
- Tests and Examinations on foundation and understanding of philosophy
- Evaluating case study analysis
- Evaluating individual essay and group assignment
Intellectual Skills
The students will be able to logically analyze political philosophies and also utilize
theoretical knowledge to solve problems.
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Intellectual skills needed to develop
The students will be able to:
- Critically and logically analyze elements of western philosophy.
- Apply theories on the nature of western philosophy in order to develop
effective critical thinking
- Have innovative and initiative ideas in utilizing theoretical knowledge to
solve problems intellectually and professionally.
- Initiate and develop systematic, effective, efficient working process with
respect to the real world situation.
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Methodology
- Lecture and give case studies on each western philosopher from each
period along with the western foundation philosophical elements.
- Test and examination on elements of philosophy.
- Case study analysis on a given example from western philosophy theories.
- Assign individual assignment on elements of philosophy.
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Assessment
- Examinations on theories and related issues in elements of philosophy.
- Evaluating individual essay and group assignment.
Interpersonal skills and responsibility
The students will be able to cope with changing environmental issues and continuously
engage in self and professional development
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Interpersonal skills and responsibility needed to develop
The students will be able to:
- Identify the cause of problems and develop effective measures to deal with
problems.
- Cope with changing environment and develop efficient ethical practices.
- Open and willing to learn and reasonably accept criticism.
- Work as a team to analyze and summarize philosophy articles.
- Have responsibility in the assignment.
- Possess ability of being a good leader and a good follower and solving
problems based on their priority in the assigned work.
- Contribute in making effective solutions to group problems.
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Methodology
- Case study analysis on different case studies from different philosophers.
- Discuss on current situations and applied philosophies to each situation.
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Assessment
- Self assessment and peer assessment questionnaire.
- Evaluating case study analysis.
Qualitative and communication skills.
The students will be able to possess ability in acquiring and analyzing information in
making decisions.
The course also develops qualitative analysis skills to facilitate political case study.
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Qualitative, Quantitative, and communication skills
The students will be able to:
- Possess and able to apply appropriate qualitative and quantitative skills and
techniques to solve problems.
- Possess ability in acquiring and analyzing information in making decisions.
- Possess ability in summarizing information effectively.
- Possess discretion in the use of communication and information technology
in an appropriate manner.
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5.2
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Methodology
- Self-study on elements of philosophy.
- Test and examination on elements of philosophy
- Case study analysis.
- Assign individual and group presentation
Assessment
- Test and examinations on the elements of philosophy.
- Evaluating case study analysis.
- Evaluating group assignments.
5. Course Planning and Assessment
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Course planning
Topics/Details
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Why Study Philosophy?
(The Garden of Eden)
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Main Branches of Philosophy: Myths
and Epistemology (The Natural
Philosophers, Democritus, and Fate)
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Socrates, Athens and Plato
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Aristotle and Philosophy of Science
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Hellenism and Philosophy of Religion
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Learning
Activities/Media
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Instructor
Preechaya
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The Renaissance and the Baroque
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Selective Reading and Discussion on:
the ancient philosophy
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In Class Assignment/ Presentation:
Imagination World
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Lecture
Discussion
PowerPoint
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Preechaya
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***** Midterm Examination *****
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Selective Reading and Discussion on:
Ethic, Social and Political Philosophy
(The Enlightenment)
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Philosophy of Mind
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Philosophy of Language
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Aesthetics
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Eastern Philosophy: Taoism
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Eastern Philosophy: Confucianism
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Lecture
Discussion /
PowerPoint
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Presentation on The Comparison
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between the Western and the Eastern
Philosophy Elements
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***** Final Examination *****
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Activity
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Assessment
Learning
Outcome
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4,
2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2,
3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6,
3.7, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3,
5.4
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1,
2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5,
2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3,
3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7,
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4,
4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 5.1,
5.2, 5.3, 5.4
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1,
2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5,
2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3,
3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7,
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4,
4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 5.1,
5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Assessment Method
Assessment
Week
Week 9,
Marks
Allocation
20%
Examination 2 (Final)
Week 15
20%
Individual Essay
Presentation
Week 8,
Week 15
20%
20%
Whole semester
20%
Examination 1 (Midterm)
Class Attendance and
Participation
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6. Course Resources
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Required text books and readings
- Gaarder, J. (2009) , Sophie’s World, London: Dolphin publishing.
- Sheets summarizing the importance of the selected topics, main ideas of
philosophers and debates among them
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Supplementary reading list/references
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Recommended reading list/references
- None
- Magee, B. (2001). The Story of Philosophy, London: Dorling Kindersley.
- Stumpf, S. (1989). Philosophy History & Problems, 4th ed. Singapore: McGraw
Hill.
- Bauman, Z. (1993). Postmodern Ethics, Oxford: Blackwell.
- Kenny, A. (2006). The Rise of Modern Philosophy, Oxford: Clarendon Press.
- Kenny, A. (2008). Philosophy in the Modern World, Oxford: Clarendon Press.
- McKinnon, B. (1995). Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues, Belmont:
Wadsworth.
- Sedgwick, P. (2001). Descartes to Derrida, Oxford: Blackwell.
7. Course Feedback and Improvement
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Course evaluation by students
- Discussion with students
- End-semester questionnaire
- Class evaluation/peer evaluation
- Questioning and answering session in class
Other methods of course evaluation
- Discussion with experts
Course development and improvement
- Research
- Seminars
- Course workshop and meeting
- Course mentor
- Class observation
- Knowledge sharing
Quality assurance of the course
- Internal committees
- External committees
- Internal quality assurance
- External quality assurance
Course revision and development plan
- Major revision every 5 years
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- Minor revision where appropriate
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