Philosophy - Critical Thinking
MODULE: Philosophy & Critical Thinking
Program delivered by distance learning higher education up to a maximum of 39 credits. This module may be combined or completed with other online university courses from this faculty.
DESCRIPTION:
Philosophy is the study of the most fundamental questions that arise in reflecting on the nature of the world and the place of human beings in it. The value and importance of studying philosophy lies in the habits of thought it inculcates, the breadth of vision it encourages and the perspective it gives us on ourselves, our activities and our lives among others. The study of philosophy offers one of the best opportunities to enhance one's analytical, critical and interpretive abilities, as well as one's ability to express oneself clearly and to formulate and respond to arguments in speech and writing. The program also suggests using philosophical wisdom as a way to cope with life, whether it be a specific problem or general dispiritedness. It is, undoubtedly, the beginning of a process that can enrich one's life immensely.
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 credits):
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credit (30 hours of study).
Perception & Knowledge
Philosophy - Critical Thinking World Myths & Beliefs The Search for Meaning Philosophic Trends Esoteric Traditions Philosophy of Religion Theory of Knowledge Philosophy of Language Philosophy of Mind Philosophy of Science Philosophy of Ethics & Law Metaphysics
Academic Supervisor: Sibylle Kisro-Volker
More information about this supervisor and online university course instructors at BIU Human Network.
This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. (Doctor) Programs. This distance learning degree program is designed at the postgraduate level – Master’s or Doctoral. This module may be easily adapted to complete the Specialist, Expert or Bachelor’s adult degree program requirements. A further option is the enrollment into the online university courses listed in this module.
* University Course (3 credits): Select 1 subject from this module.
* Specialist Diploma (15 credits): First 5 subjects or select 5 subjects from this module.
* Expert Diploma (21 credits): First 7 subjects or select 7 subjects from this module.
* Bachelor's Degree (130 credits): The Admission certificate issued after submission of the application for admission will show the amount of credit transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete this undergraduate program's major. Additional courses from other modules of this faculty will be assigned in case that the credits displayed on this module are not enough to complete the bachelor's required credits.
* Master's Degree (35 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 13 credits corresponding to a final project to the selected subjects.
* Ph.D. (Doctor) (45 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 18 credits corresponding to a final thesis to the selected subjects.
BIU issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the degree program's major. BIU can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission.
Courses Description (each subject accounts for 3 credits):
Perception & Knowledge
This course examines the complex process by which information is gathered by our sensory organs and converted to a subjective precept. The acquisition and communication of knowledge demands a coherent cognitive framework within which we can reason about events and states that affect us. The course deals with what frameworks are plausible, and how do these choices influence our deductive and creative processes.
Instructor: Elena Lorente Rodríguez
Philosophy - Critical Thinking
This course introduces philosophy through a study of a number of central inquiries, for example, questions about the existence and definition of God, the nature of the mind, freedom of the will, and criteria of truth and knowledge. The aim of this course is to think and argue sensitively about those questions.
Instructor: Sibelle E. Kisro - Volker
World Myths & Beliefs
This course provides an analysis of religion as a universal aspect of human culture expressed as belief and ritual concerned with supernatural beings, powers and forces. It focuses on the characteristics of major indigenous beliefs and mythologies. It emphasizes the psychological, religious, and cultural meanings of myth.
Instructor: Joseph Kariuki Njino
The Search for Meaning
This course will focus on the relationship between problems and the meaning each individual sees in life. Distinctions are made between philosophy and spirituality. It deals with the stages of psychological and spiritual development for the individual and the methods for evoking meaning and purpose in life.
Instructor: Carmen Ramirez Hurtado
Philosophic Trends
This course is a guided exploration into the philosophical foundations of the major thought trends and their corresponding philosopher representatives. Similarities and differences between them are examined on a practical level. It also covers their perspective toward human problems and its treatment.
Instructor: Carmen Ramirez Hurtado
Esoteric Traditions
This course investigates esoteric traditions and especially how they addressed diverse philosophical concerns. It examines the relation of many thinkers and philosophers to the myths and spiritual beliefs of their times, and their mutual influence in the evolution of esoteric knowledge, philosophic thought and beliefs.
Instructor: Richard Kaplan
Philosophy of Religion
This course provides a philosophical analysis of major religious concepts, such as God, the relationship between faith and reason, human nature, freedom of will, immortality, and the problem of evil.
Instructor: Richard Kaplan
Theory of Knowledge
This course explores different theoretical perspectives concerning the process of coming to know the world and oneself. It includes the analysis of the concepts of knowledge, the logical structure of propositions and arguments, and the structure of the justification of our beliefs. It provides a framework to understand reality.
Instructor: Elena Lorente Rodríguez
Philosophy of Language
This course studies the major topics and concepts of the philosophy of language, including the nature and structure of language, how meaning emerges in language, the relationship of language and the world, the role of ambiguity in dialogue, and the evolution of language in community.
Instructor: Carmen Ramirez Hurtado
Philosophy of Mind
This course examines the central problems of the philosophy of mind from a multi-disciplinary perspective, including the mind-body problem, the nature of mental states, intention and representation, sensation and consciousness, and related topics.
Instructor: Elena Lorente Rodríguez
Philosophy of Science
This course covers the distinction between scientific and nonscientific reasoning, problems of scientific methodology, and science. It considers theory construction and testing, the ontological status of theories in science, causality, demonstration, probability, and the scientific method.
Instructor: Guido M. Fuortes
Philosophy of Ethics & Law
This course investigates the philosophical problems of the social and political interaction, including ideology, law and ethics. It explores normative ethical theories that attempt to say what we ought to do and the relations between legal rules and the rules of ethics and custom. It studies the social and ethical foundation of law and legitimacy, and the limits of law and the state. It also explores moral reasoning and how rigorous an ethical position can be applied to real-life experiences.
Instructor: Margarita Trejo Poison
Metaphysics
This course examines problems such as the concepts of existence, essence, god, universals and particulars, the nature of change, possibility, causation, space and time. Also, many traditional philosophical issues such as free will, the mind/body problem, the soul, consciousness, and the existence of abstract entities (e.g. numbers), fall in the domain of metaphysics.
Instructor: Richard Kaplan
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