General Information

• Name: Contemporary Philosophy
• Discipline: Philosophy (PHIL)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Reviews the late 19th century movements as basis for the study of 20th century developments in thought from Nietzsche through existentialism, neopositivism, and American naturalism.

II: Course Objectives

• Recognize trends/changes in late 19th and 20th century philosophers and philosophies.
• practice thinking and writing clearly

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Students who complete this course are expected to demonstrate they:

▪ have college-level skills in reading, writing, and oral communication appropriate to their degree and/or emphasis.

▪ have problem solving, critical and creative thinking skills.

▪ have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.

▪ understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.