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Description:

Introduction to degree course was developed in response to high dropout and failure rates of university students. The program fully supports successful progression of students from high school to undergraduate study and beyond. This course introduces students to a degree, giving students a frame work and direction in their area of study. We are well aware that if students fail to understand the foundation of the subject they are likely to lose interest in the subject that is why this course was designed to make it easier for students. The course is equipped with most of the learning materials required by students to understand their degree program.

This course was developed in consultation with universities at global. The course is designed to give students a deeper knowledge and understanding of the degree. The course is designed to enhance the creativity and critical thinking skills that are needed by students to develop their own ideas at University standard. Taking students step by step, to simplify and to explain the degree.

The course equips students with the knowledge needed to make an informed decision before starting and during your studies enabling students to plan ahead, minimizing student failure rates. The process makes knowledge transfer easier between students, universities, professionals, employers and research institutes The aim of this course is not just to make learning easier, but also to help put qualification in to use. We understand that most students at Universities fail not because they are “dumb” but, because they don’t get to understand what they are required to do.

Key Modules:

1: Introduction to Philosophy

This module provides a broad overview of the major branches of philosophy, including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, logic, and philosophy of mind. It introduces students to key philosophical concepts, theories, and methods of inquiry.

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2: History of Philosophy

This module explores the development of philosophical thought from ancient to contemporary times, studying influential philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, Nietzsche, and others. It examines their ideas and the historical context in which they emerged.

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3: Symbolic Logic

This module focuses on formal logic and the study of deductive reasoning, including propositional logic, predicate logic, and methods of proof. It provides tools for analyzing and evaluating arguments using symbolic notation.

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4: Ethics

This module delves into ethical theories and the study of moral values and decision-making. It covers topics such as utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, and applied ethics, examining questions about what is morally right or wrong.

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5: Philosophy of Mind

This module provides a survey of philosophical theories of the mind mental states, and the mind-body problem. It examines different theories of mind, such as dualism, materialism, and functionalism. looking at such questions as: How is consciousness possible? Why is it that vibrations in the air around us produce conscious experiences of particular auditory experiences in our minds? Why is it that electromagnetic waves hitting our retinas produce particular visual experiences in our minds? What makes our thoughts represent things in the world? What is it about your thought that there are stars in the universe too far away for any human to have perceived them that makes it about such stars?

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6: Philosophy of Language

The module investigates the nature of language, meaning, and communication. It covers topics such as semantics, pragmatics, theories of reference, and the relationship between language and thought.

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7: Philosophy of Science

This module explores the nature of scientific inquiry, theories of explanation, and the philosophy of science. It examines topics such as scientific realism, scientific method, and the relationship between science and society.

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8: Political Philosophy

The module examines philosophical theories of political systems, justice, and governance. It covers topics such as social contract theory, liberalism, communitarianism, and theories of distributive justice.

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9: Philosophy of Religion

This module explores philosophical questions related to religion, belief in God, and religious experience. It covers topics such as arguments for and against the existence of God, religious language, and the problem of evil.

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10: Analytic Philosophy

This module focuses on the analytic tradition in philosophy, including logical positivism, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of science. It emphasizes precise analysis of concepts and logical reasoning.

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11: Philosophical Traditions

The module explores different philosophical traditions from around the world, such as Eastern philosophy (e.g., Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism) and African philosophy. It examines the key ideas, texts, and thinkers within these traditions and analyzes their contributions to philosophy.

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12: Problems of Philosophy

This module focuses on central problems and debates in philosophy, such as the nature of knowledge, the existence of God, free will and determinism, the nature of reality, and the problem of induction. It encourages critical thinking and philosophical analysis of these fundamental issues.

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13: Issues in Contemporary Moral Theory

The module examines contemporary moral theories and ethical dilemmas. It covers topics such as consequentialism, deontology, virtue ethics, moral relativism, and moral responsibility. It explores real-life moral issues, such as abortion, euthanasia, and environmental ethics.

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14: Gender, Justice, and Society

This module investigates the intersection of gender, justice, and society from a philosophical perspective. It explores feminist philosophy, theories of gender equality, gender oppression, and the role of gender in social and political structures.

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15: Philosophy and Mortality

The module explores philosophical questions and reflections on mortality, death, and the meaning of life. It examines various philosophical perspectives on mortality, including existentialist, religious, and ethical approaches.

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16: Reason and Argument

This module aims to introduce a range of concepts and theoretical tools that are central to a great deal of work throughout philosophy and that are, more generally, very useful in evaluating arguments and analysing their components. The module will thus incorporate materials relating to critical thinking and logic, building upon fundamental theoretical ideas about meaning.

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17: Philosophy of Art

Explores philosophical theories and debates surrounding art, aesthetics, and artistic interpretation. It covers topics such as the nature of art, artistic expression, aesthetic experience, and the social and cultural significance of art.

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18: Philosophy of Law

This module examines philosophical questions related to the nature of law, legal systems, and concepts of justice. It covers topics such as legal positivism, natural law theory, theories of punishment, and the relationship between law and morality.

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19: Philosophy of History

This module investigates philosophical theories of history, the nature of historical knowledge, and the interpretation of historical events. It covers topics such as causation in history, historical relativism, and the philosophy of historical methodology.

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20: Philosophy of Technology

This module explores the philosophical implications of technology in society. It covers topics such as the ethics of technology, the impact of technology on human existence, the relationship between technology and knowledge, and the role of technology in shaping our understanding of the world.

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21: Philosophy of Education

The module examines philosophical theories and debates surrounding education, learning, and the role of education in society. It covers topics such as educational ethics, theories of learning, the purpose of education, and the relationship between education and social justice.

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22: Philosophy of Mind and Body

This module focuses on the mind-body problem and explores various philosophical theories that attempt to explain the relationship between the mind and the body. It covers topics such as dualism, materialism, identity theory, and the nature of consciousness.

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23: Environmental Philosophy

The module explores philosophical perspectives on environmental ethics, sustainability, and the relationship between humans and the natural world. It covers topics such as anthropocentrism, ecocentrism, environmental justice, and the ethics of environmental preservation.

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24: Philosophy of Mathematics

This module investigates philosophical questions related to the nature of mathematics, mathematical knowledge, and the foundations of mathematical reasoning. It covers topics such as mathematical realism, formalism, the philosophy of mathematical proofs, and the relationship between mathematics and reality.

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25: Philosophy of Literature

This module explores the philosophical analysis of literature and the role of literature in shaping our understanding of the world. It covers topics such as interpretation, narrative, fictionality, and the relationship between literature and philosophy.

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26: Philosophy of Emotions

Focuses on the nature of emotions, their role in human experience, and the philosophical theories that seek to explain and understand them. It covers topics such as the nature of emotional experiences, the relationship between reason and emotion, and the ethical implications of emotions.

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27: Thought and Language

This module examines philosophical theories of language and its relationship to thought. It covers topics such as meaning, reference, linguistic meaning, and the nature of linguistic communication.

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28: Metaphysics

This module explores fundamental questions about reality, existence, causation, time, and identity. It delves into metaphysical theories and debates, such as substance dualism, physicalism, ontological arguments, and the nature of possibility and necessity.

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29: Freedom and Responsibility

This module investigates philosophical theories of freedom, free will, and moral responsibility. It covers topics such as determinism, compatibilism, libertarianism, and the implications of different views on personal agency and ethical accountability.

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30: Animal Ethics

This module examines ethical theories and debates related to the treatment of animals. It covers topics such as animal rights, animal welfare, ethical considerations in animal agriculture and experimentation, and the moral status of non-human animals.

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31: Animal Mind

This module explores philosophical questions about the nature of animal minds, consciousness, and cognition. It covers topics such as animal sentience, animal communication, theories of animal intelligence, and the ethical implications of our understanding of animal minds.

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