About This Course

Study.com Intro to Philosophy surveys major questions and methods in Western and comparative traditions as presented in the course: logic and argument reconstruction; metaphysics and philosophy of mind (identity, free will, personal identity); epistemology (knowledge, skepticism, justification); ethics and social philosophy (theories of value, rights, distributive justice); political philosophy at an introductory level; and selected classic texts and thinkers (e.g., Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and modern authors as covered). Video lessons, practice, and assessments align with a first college-level philosophy survey. Credit is earned through the College Accelerator plan; courses carry ACE and NCCRS recommendations. Always confirm transfer with your receiving institution.

General education & majors

Degree requirements differ by college and catalog year; always verify gen-ed rules and transfer credit with your advisor.

Often satisfies humanities, arts, or “ways of knowing” general-education requirements; pre-law, political science, and liberal arts students frequently take it early — confirm your catalog for philosophy vs. religious studies credit.

What You'll Learn

  • Reconstruct and evaluate arguments using clear logical structure and standard philosophical vocabulary.
  • Compare major ethical theories and apply them to concrete moral scenarios at an introductory level.
  • Explain core problems in epistemology and metaphysics as they appear in assigned readings and lectures.
  • Engage primary texts and secondary commentary with accurate paraphrase and critical analysis.
  • Write short philosophy responses that state a thesis, support it with reasons, and address objections.

About Study.com

Study.com offers 220+ online college courses with ACE and NCCRS credit recommendations. College Accelerator plans include video lessons, quizzes, and proctored exams for transferable credit.

Accreditation: ACE- and NCCRS-recommended courses
Location: USA
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