Socrates: What is Philosophy?

Overview:

Philosophy is literally the love of wisdom. The first philosopher we will encounter in this class is the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, a lover of wisdom.

Throughout this course we will focus on the following areas of philosophy:

Epistemology: The study of knowledge  

Metaphysics: The study of the nature of reality

Philosophy of Religion: The study of religious beliefs

Ethics: The study of right and wrong

Objectives:

After this module, you should be able to:

• Explain the trial of Socrates.
• Analyze the arguments put forth by Socrates.
• Debate the ideas presented by Socrates.
• Demonstrate an understanding of what philosophy is like.
• Communicate ideas in the video and reading to your classmates.