According to Bertrand Russell, Philosophy aims primarily at knowledge . . . but it is to be studied, not for the sake of any definite answers to its questions . . . but rather for the questions themselves; because these questions enlarge our conception of what is possible, enrich our intellectual imagination and diminish the dogmatic assurance which closes the mind against speculation; but above all because, through the greatness of the universe which philosophy contemplates, the mind also is rendered great, and becomes capable of that union with the universe which constitutes its highest good.
Part 1
Other than knowledge of who said what, what knowledge did you achieve from your study of philosophy? Of the things you learned, explain what is most valuable to you and why it is so.
This is not the time to give a list of things you learned in this course. This is not a course recap but rather an opportunity to discuss your learning at a meta-level.
Think of it this way: You have spent the last seven weeks studying philosophical problems and becoming more adept at the major tool of philosophy: critical thinking. What difference does it make to you? What do you think about differently? Will you approach intellectual issues differently after this course? Did you do more than just fulfill a requirement for graduation?
part 2
For your response posts, remember that strong critical thinking is essential in responding to other students. This means that you should be finding things that support or extend your classmates thoughts or that you take critical issue with in their arguments and positions. When possible, providing alternatives to another persons arguments or positions is part of the task of a critical thinker.
use the discussion pdf file to respond to
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