UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL,
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
Dr Olumide Oyewole Oyebade
oyebadeo@ukzn.ac.za
Room 303A
School of Religion, Philosophy & Classics
Philosophy and Ethics Department
Introduction to Philosophy A (PHIL110)
(Part 1)
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY A
(PHIL110)
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThG1T
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INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY A
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INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY A
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INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY A
(PHIL110)
Consultation Hours: Mondays: 12h30 – 14h30
 (You are also free to contact me between Monday and
Thursday with any questions about the module or to
set up a consultation time.)
TIME-TABLE
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Mondays
10h30-12h10 Venue: NAB A1 (Lecture)
Wednesdays 08h40-09h25 Venue: NAB A1 (Lecture)
Thursdays 08h40-10h20 Venues: NAB114 / NAB119/216 (Tutorials)
11h25-12h10 Venues: NAB117
(Tutorials)
12h20-13h50 Venues: NAB114/NAB119
(Tutorials)
13h15-14h00 Venue: NAB119/NAB217
(Tutorials)
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY A
(PHIL110)
 First part of this
module focuses on the
conceptual
understanding of
philosophy, its
historical development
and relevance to
everyday experience.
 This will last for six
weeks.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
 Understanding the meaning, etymology and
development of philosophy as a discipline;
 to be aware of the historical development
of the course;
 situating philosophy within regions and
peculiar problems/projects of an individual
philosopher;
 understanding similarities and differences
between classical Western and Ancient
African philosophies.
MODULE REQUIREMENTS
 Two lecture slots a week. You must
attend all lectures and tutorials.
 Students must read extensively.
 Keep notes, course materials up to
date.
 Use Moodle system
(moodle.ukzn.ac.za).
MODE OF ASSESSMENT
 Due Performance:
Class assignments
50% of your final
mark (25% from
Part 1).
 One Assignment;
one class test.
 One 3 hour
examination (for
50% mark).