Philosophy Ι-101
The Fundamentals of Existential and Ethical Thought
"To be or not to be? That is the question."
Course Objectives
- Ethical Reasoning
- Existentialism
- Philosophical Systems
Philosophical Foundations
Explore ancient philosophies from Plato's Allegory of the Cave to Confucian ethics and their impact on modern thought.
Plato: Forms and Idealism
Aristotle: Categorical Logic
Moral Philosophy
Deconstruct ethical frameworks including Utilitarianism, Deontology, and Existential ethics.
- Kantian Ethics
- Virtue Ethics
Existential Dilemmas
Examine existential questions about meaning, freedom, and authenticity through Sartre and Camus.
The Myth of Sisyphus
Existential Anguish