The final exam for philosophy will take place on December 28th from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. It will be 40 marks and cover topics including the academic and literal definitions of philosophy. Specifically, it will assess understanding of metaphysics including theories of human nature and the existence of God. It will also evaluate knowledge of epistemology including the five sources of knowledge. Additionally, the exam will test comprehension of ethics including teleological and deontological approaches. The exam will conclude with applications and discussions of cultural capitalism, Lacan, charity and virtual reality. It will provide context within the history of philosophy including Greek, Medieval, Modern and Post-modern periods.
The final exam for philosophy will take place on December 28th from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. It will be 40 marks and cover topics including the academic and literal definitions of philosophy. Specifically, it will assess understanding of metaphysics including theories of human nature and the existence of God. It will also evaluate knowledge of epistemology including the five sources of knowledge. Additionally, the exam will test comprehension of ethics including teleological and deontological approaches. The exam will conclude with applications and discussions of cultural capitalism, Lacan, charity and virtual reality. It will provide context within the history of philosophy including Greek, Medieval, Modern and Post-modern periods.
The final exam for philosophy will take place on December 28th from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. It will be 40 marks and cover topics including the academic and literal definitions of philosophy. Specifically, it will assess understanding of metaphysics including theories of human nature and the existence of God. It will also evaluate knowledge of epistemology including the five sources of knowledge. Additionally, the exam will test comprehension of ethics including teleological and deontological approaches. The exam will conclude with applications and discussions of cultural capitalism, Lacan, charity and virtual reality. It will provide context within the history of philosophy including Greek, Medieval, Modern and Post-modern periods.
Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm 40 Marks Topics: Two definitions of philosophy (academic and literal) Academic: study of fundamental questions: 1-Metaphysics: (a) Human Nature/self (5 theories) a- Essentialist views: Rationalist and religious views b-Non-essentialist: Darwin, Sartre and Feminist (b) Existence of God: four theories a- Cosmological argument b-Teleological argument c- Ontological d-Pragmatic 2-Epistemology: Five sources of knowledge: empiricism, rationalism, intuition, authority and instinct 3-Ethics: Teleological and deontological approaches Applications: Cultural capitalism (ideology); Lacan, charity, virtual reality discussion.