PHL100ZA（哲学 / Philosophy 100）

Introduction to Philosophy／Introduction to Philosophy

【授業の概要と目的（何を学ぶか） / Outline and objectives】
You are reading a syllabus for Introduction to Philosophy right now, or at least you believe so. But how do you justify such a belief when you think of the possibility that you are in fact sleeping and just having a dream about reading these sentences? This might sound like a stupid question, but it actually leads us to explore more important questions about the world and ourselves that we cannot reject as nonsense. Philosophy tells you how to tackle those fundamental questions in comprehensive and systematic ways.

This course aims at being an introduction to philosophy and helping you become familiar with major branches in philosophy: you will learn how to work on such questions as "What exists in the world?" "How do we know about them?" and "How should we live?" by acquiring philosophical language and ways of thinking. They are the questions that have survived the history of humankind for thousands of years and enigmatically attracted an enormous number of people, so it is sensible for you too to be prepared before getting entangled alone in them.

Studying philosophy involves learning how to think carefully and how to express your thoughts clearly, which gives you transferable skills that every university student should have.

【到達目標 / Goal】
Upon completion of this course, students should have: 1) gained an understanding of major philosophical questions, views, and arguments; 2) learnt general critical thinking and writing skills; 3) become confident in delivering and discussing their own thoughts; and 4) cultivated an ability to apply philosophical theories to social and practical issues. Moreover, students will acquire certain intellectually virtuous attitudes such as patience and tenacity with which they can struggle with a difficult problem even when there is no guarantee of attaining one single answer.

【この授業を履修することで学部等のディプロマポリシーに示されたどの能力を習得することができるか（該当授業科目と学位授与方針に明示された学習成果との関連） / Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?】
Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.

【授業で使用する言語 / Default language used in class】
英語 / English

【授業の進め方と方法 / Method(s)】 （学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. ）
Each class consists of a lecture with a discussion or debate to follow. The last class is a tutorial session for the final essay.
Good comments in reaction papers will be introduced in the class and used for further discussions. Comments and feedback on assignments will be given on the online Learning Management System.

【アクティブラーニング（グループディスカッション、ディベート等）の実施 / Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)】
あり / Yes

【フィールドワーク（学外での実習等）の実施 / Fieldwork in class】
なし / No

【授業計画 / Schedule】
授業形態 / methods of teaching：対面/face to face
※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

【授業時間外の学習（準備学習・復習・宿題等） / Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)】
In addition to completing reading assignments and preparing for discussion beforehand, students are expected to review class materials after each class. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

【テキスト（教科書） / Textbooks】
There are no textbooks for this course. Class materials, including weekly handouts and other reading materials (typically excerpts from major philosophical works or introductory books), will be uploaded on Hoppii or distributed in class.

【参考書 / References】
No texts are required. A full bibliography will be given to students at the beginning of the course.

【成績評価の方法と基準 / Grading criteria】
Evaluation will be based on class participation including writing reaction papers (40%), in-class/take-home tasks (30%), and final essay (30%). More than 2 unexcused absences will result in failure of this course.

【学生の意見等からの気づき / Changes following student comments】
Students have generally evaluated the class positively in the previous years, so the topics and styles will remain basically the same, but more effective measures are to be implemented to facilitate classroom discussions. Also, different types of assignments will be given through the course to promote student's creative ability as well as formal/academic writing skills.

【学生が準備すべき機器他 / Equipment student needs to prepare】
Students should register their email address on Hoppii immediately after they decide to take this course, or before the second class of the semester at the latest. Visit Hoppii regularly for updates and class resources, as well as for the submission of assignments. Please also bring a computer to class for in-class surveys.

【Prerequisite】
There is no prerequisite for this course. Students who intend to register for this course are required to attend the first class (online). A screening will be conducted in the class if necessary.