Fall 2026
Introduction to Philosophy
Name of Department: Liberal Arts & Humanities
Course Subject Area, Number, Title, and Section Number: Philosophy 1301 Introduction to Philosophy 72F
Instructor Name: Dr. Charles William Dailey
Building/Office Number: Online
Office Hours: N/A
Virtual Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-6:30 pm & 7:50-8:50 pm
Office Telephone: 409-882-3385
Email Address: cdailey@lsco.edu
A study of major issues in philosophy and/or the work of major philosophical figures. Topics in philosophy may include theories of reality, theories of knowledge, theories of value, and their practical applications. This course is an introduction to Western philosophy, from the ancient Greeks to the 20th century, from Thales to Russell. The ideas of major figures in ancient, medieval, and modern philosophy will be exposited, interpreted, and discussed. Philosophers to be considered include Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Boethius, Anselm, Aquinas, Descartes, Hume, Nietzsche, C. S. Peirce, Bertrand Russell, and the Pre-Socratics. Topics to include metaphysics, epistemology, logic, ethics, aesthetics, political philosophy, rationalism, empiricism, God, the soul, and philosophy’s value.
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Upon registration, LSCO students are automatically charged $25 per semester credit hour for access to all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, and e-books through the Gator Book Pack program. Physical materials may be picked up in Beaumont or shipped for an additional fee. Information and FAQs are available on the LSCO Gator Book Pack webpage. Students have until the second class day of the semester to opt out of the program.
Students are expected to have access to all required materials during the first week of class and are responsible for completing all assigned coursework. Students who do not have access to their materials during the first week should notify the instructor immediately for guidance.
Classics of Philosophy (3rd Edition) by Louis P. Pojman & Lewis Vaughn (Oxford University Press: 2010)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will acquire the following course learning outcomes:
Course Level Learning Outcomes (ACGM or WECM)Core Objectives Associated Course Activities/Assignments/Projects
PSLO (PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME)
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills- Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills – Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information.
Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify conclusion.
PSLO 2: Communication Skills – Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication.
Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task.
PSLO 4: Teamwork Skills- Shows the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.
Helps the team move forward by discussing merits of alternative ideas; Treats team members respectfully; uses positive facial, vocal or written tone, or language to convey a positive attitude; Motivates teammates by expressing confidence about the importance of the task; Provides assistance/encouragement to team members; Completes all assigned tasks by deadline; Addresses conflict constructively; or helps the group avoid conflict completely.
PSLO 6: Personal Responsibility Skills – Integrates choices, actions and consequences in ethical decision-making.
Recognizes ethical issues when presented in a complex, multilayered (gray) context; recognizes cross- relationships among the issues; discusses in detail/ analyzes core beliefs; the discussion has greater depth and clarity showing the independent application of ethical perspectives/ concepts to an ethical question accurately; and is able to consider full implications of the application.
COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
· Course Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
· Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in philosophy.
· Articulate how these works express the values of philosophers within an historical and social context.
· Articulate an informed personal response and critically analyze works in philosophy.
· Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the influence of philosophy on cultural experiences.
Demonstrate an awareness of the process of philosophical inquiry and the origins and development of philosophy.
Class Schedule
Unit 1: Ancient Greek Philosophy
August 25: Introduction to Philosophy, Syllabus & Textbook, and Student & Teacher Introductions
August 27: Homer, Hesiod, and the Pre-Socratics
Reading: Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, Pythagoras, and Parmenides pp. 3-17
September 1: The Pre-Socratics (continued)
Reading: Heraclitus, Anaxagoras, Empedocles, Leucippus, and Democritus pp. 14-21
September 3: The Sophists and Socrates
Reading: Euthyphro pp. 22-35 and Apology pp. 36-50
September 8: Socrates and Plato
Reading: Republic pp. 170-171 [507b through 509b] and 173-176 [514a through 519c] and Phaedo pp. 69-83 [62a through 84b]
September 10: Plato
Reading: Republic pp. 160-169 [top left through 506d]
September 15: Aristotle
Reading: Categories pp. 202-209 [all] and Metaphysics pp. 256-261 [BOOK XII 1. through 1073.10]
September 17: Aristotle
Reading: Physics pp. 217-228 [all] and On the Soul pp. 229-237 [all]
September 22: MIDTERM EXAM (50 minutes allowed) and
After Exam: Aristotle Reading: Nicomachean Ethics pp. 293-299 [BOOK VI to beginning of BOOK VII] and 302-308 [BOOK X to end]
Unit 2: Medieval & Modern Philosophy
September 24: Scholasticism and the Preoccupations of Medieval Philosophers
Reading: Boethius, The Consolation of Philosophy pp. 435-443 [all]
September 29: Medieval Philosophy: Anselm & Aquinas
Reading: Proslogium pp. 444-447 [all] and Summa Theologica pp. 454-464 [to the beginning of QUESTION LXXXV]
October 1: Modern Philosophy & Descartes
Reading: Meditations on First Philosophy (First and Second Meditations) pp. 487-495 [all] *Begin watching the movie CARTESIUS (1974) at home. It’s free on YouTube.
October 6: Descartes & Hume
Reading: Meditations on First Philosophy (Third Meditation) pp. 495-502 [all] and An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding pp. 718-720 [all] and 725-734 [SECTION II to beginning of SECTION V] and 746-748 [PART II to beginning of SECTION VIII] Finish watching the movie CARTESIUS (1974) at home. WEEKLY RESPONSE PAPERS DUE.
October 8: Nietzsche
Reading: Twilight of the Idols pp. 1041-1043 [all] and 1051-1063 [all]
October 13: From the 19th to the 20th Century: C. S. Peirce & Bertrand Russell
Reading: The Fixation of Belief pp. 1073-1083 [all] and The Value of Philosophy pp. 1141-1144 [all]
TERM PAPER DUE & STUDY QUESTIONS ON MOVIE CARTESIUS DUE.
FINAL EXAM: October 15 6:30-7:50 pm Online.
Faculty who suspect violation of academic honesty, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, or abuse of resource materials may assign an academic penalty. Students must be notified of their right to appeal before the academic penalty is imposed.
Students subject to penalty due to academic honesty have the right to appeal the decision. Refer to the current LSCO Catalog for details on the appeal process.
Academic Honesty: Any form of academic dishonesty will be met with the most stringent response allowed by the University’s policies. Students are expected to be familiar with and understand what constitutes acts of academic dishonesty, such as plagiarism and cheating; as well as the conditions for disciplinary action, such as a failed grade for the assignment and a report to the appropriate University office for record-keeping as stipulated by University policy.
LSCO students are required to use their LSCO email account (Office 365 / Microsoft Outlook) for all electronic communication. In order to ensure the privacy and identity of the student communicating via electronic methods, LSCO faculty will direct students to use their LSCO email accounts rather than personal accounts. If a student has trouble accessing their LSCO email account, they should contact the LSCO Help Desk at (409) 882-3033 or helpdesk@lsco.edu.
Federal regulations require students who receive financial aid to have begun “attending” and participate substantially in each course for which they are enrolled on or before the official census reporting date outlined on the LSCO Academic Calendar. Students documented as “not attending” a course upon the census date are assumed (for financial aid purposes) to have not begun attendance for that course This negatively affects their financial aid eligibility and disbursement and requires the student to repay any financial aid funds that have already been disbursed . Attendance in an ONLINE course is verified by substantial participation in the course on or before the census date published in the LSCO Academic Calendar. Substantial participation in this online course is defined as logging in and completing/participating in at least one requirement of the course. Note: Simply logging in to your online course does not constitute attendance.
Hybrid classes are a mix of face-to-face and online environments. Students will be expected to attend class during the scheduled meeting time. (Include the policy on absences and tardiness.) In addition to classroom attendance, your weekly active participation in the online component (Blackboard and/or homework software) will be considered and expected.
Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) courses utilize a blended course design that allows students to choose how they will ATTEND their class sessions. Students can choose to attend sessions in-person or live online without attending class on campus. A watch later option is available to students taking a HyFlex course, however, students may utilize watch later sessions no more than three classes during an 8-week term or five classes during a 16-week term.
Attendance is a major factor in determining your semester grade. Attendance is a necessary condition for class discussion and active thinking in a social setting. Thus, as excessive absences prevent a student from enjoying the richness of human presence and the social happening of ideas, excessive absences will greatly impact your course grade in a negative way. If you are not in class, then you will not appreciate such presence or such happenings. You will not be able to benefit from the multifarious reactions to new philosophical ideas, nor even the associated happening of truth that occurs only among a collection of kindred life-forms—human beings—as they interact.
*Considering the great importance of class attendance, every class meeting missed beyond three absences—without a written excuse from an acceptable official source (such as a physician, attorney, etc.)—will result in a reduction of the student’s final course grade by five points for each absence. Work (job) related absences are unexcused.
For example, if a student misses four class meetings, then the maximum possible course grade for that student is a 95; if a student misses six class meetings, then the maximum possible course grade for that student is an 85. Etc.
Tardiness: There is no such thing as tardiness in my class. What does this mean? It means that, if you are recognized as being late to my class then you are marked absent, not tardy. In my course, you are either present or absent; there is no in-between, and, so, no tardiness.
Make-ups/Late assignments: If a student misses an exam, s/he must notify the course instructor as soon as s/he returns to class. The time allowed to make up an exam will usually consist of only a few days following the exam. After this period of time a make-up exam will not be possible and the student will receive a zero on the exam. Written assignments will not be accepted after the due dates specified unless there are extreme mitigating circumstances such as serious illness or injury. In such cases, official written excuses (example: from a physician) will be required.
• Face-to-Face - No food, drink, tobacco, cell phones, etc.
• Online - Since face-to-face meetings in the classroom may be replaced by online meetings through discussion boards, emails, and/or Blackboard Collaborate, students are expected to follow the rules of netiquette in these forums.
• Hybrid - When face-to-face meetings in the classroom are replaced by online meetings through discussion boards, emails, and/or Blackboard Collaborate, students are expected to follow the rules of netiquette in these forums.
• Hyflex - Whether attending in person or online (synchronously or asynchronously)—students are expected to engage respectfully and responsibly. Arrive prepared, minimize distractions, and participate actively using appropriate tools (e.g., microphones, chat, discussion boards). When joining remotely, keep your camera on when possible, mute your microphone when not speaking, and use the chat feature constructively. In the classroom, be mindful of peers who are joining online by speaking clearly and allowing space for all voices. All communication should remain professional.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT HOMEWORK: Much of the time in this class your homework will be to read from the textbook. Please understand that ‘Read’ means "READ, STUDY, AND UNDERSTAND."
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT NOTETAKING: The first thing you need to do when you get to class is get out your notebook to take notes. Each day, write that day's date on the top of a clean page and be ready to take notes. Don't depend on your memory; take copious notes!
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT CLASS STRUCTURE: The organization of our philosophy class will generally be as follows: I shall lecture 50 minutes to an hour each class, and then we (the instructor and the students) will discuss the lecture and the day’s reading for 20 to 30 minutes. More so, the reading. You, the student, may ask questions or make observations or make arguments at this time. I shall listen attentively and respond to all of these.
Rules of comportment in the classroom
1) Turn off your cell phone and any other communication or media device(s) prior to entering the classroom. Texting, talking on cell phones, and checking messages on cell phones is strictly prohibited in the classroom. Students may be dropped from the course for violating the listed prohibitions.
2) Attendance will be taken within the first few minutes of class. If a student arrives after I take roll, or does not respond when his/her name is called, he/she will be counted absent.
3) Tardiness is disruptive. If a student leaves the classroom early without permission, he/she will be marked absent for that class meeting.
4) Computer/laptop cameras must remain on during the entire class period. I, the instructor, must be able to see that you, the student, are present. This means that I must be able to see your hands or face.
Discipline and respect are essential characteristics of a cultivated human being. Such virtues are desirable and transformative qualities, qualities that one chooses to have and pursue in order to grow and become educated in the broadest sense of the term. Philosophical reflection is a way of developing such virtues. As the course you are now taking is one which has as one of its goals the encouragement of philosophical reflection, it is also a course which has as a consequence the development of discipline and respect. The practical import of this is that the virtues of discipline and respect are both encouraged and expected in my classroom. Failure to remain conscious of the spirit that these virtues have been cultivated to represent, and failure to respect one’s self, one’s fellow students, and one’s instructor shall entail negative consequences; these consequences shall be determined by the instructor. Such consequences may be in the form of: a) exclusion from a particular class lecture, b) exclusion from a particular class discussion, or even, in severe cases, c) expulsion from the class entirely, with a semester grade of either F or Q assigned to the offending student.
Exams will be taken during class time. Cameras MUST be on at all times. The instructor MUST be able to see the student's face and from the waist up. Students will not necessarily be given the entire class period to complete an exam. No cheating, no use of outside materials.
Students should use AI technology responsibly and ethically. This includes refraining from using AI to engage in harmful or unethical activities, such as generating false information, spreading misinformation, or engaging in malicious behaviors. The use of AI should align with the principles of academic integrity, honesty, and respect for others. Students are responsible for adhering to LSCO's Academic Honesty policy found in the Catalog. LSCO's full AI policy can be found at AI Policy | Lamar State College Orange (lsco.edu)
For every hour in class (or unit of credit), students should expect to spend at least two to three hours per week studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit-hour class, students should prepare to allocate approximately six to nine hours per week outside of class in a 16-week session OR approximately twelve to eighteen hours in an 8-week session. All Online/Hybrid students should expect to spend at least as much time in this course as you would in the traditional, face-to-face class.
A = 90 - 100%
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = below 60
Grading (with percentage of total course grade):
Midterm Exam—20%
Term Paper on Plato and Aristotle—20%
2 (600-700 word) Weekly Response Papers on 2 class lectures of your choice—10% each (20% total)
Study Questions on the movie Cartesius (on YouTube for free)—20%
Final Exam—20%
The instructor will respond to emails within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. On weekends and holidays, the instructor will respond to emails from students within 24 hours of the first business day following the weekend or holiday.
Weekly participation and engagement in the courses are critical for student success. Assignments should be completed by the due date. Students should also refer to the instructor’s attendance policy for additional information. (See LSCO Catalog, Class Attendance.)
Contesting Grades for a Given Assignment
Students are expected to take their own work seriously, regardless of their grades. In this spirit, students should feel comfortable discussing the nature and reasons for the received grade on any given assignment. It is important, however, that students approach this process in a respectful manner and understand that grade changes are considered extremely rare. Any changes occur only under discussion with the professor and after deliberation with the professor.
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The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus if deemed necessary. All changes will be provided to the students orally or in writing before the implementation of the change.
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Students needing course content or study skills support are encouraged to make an appointment or walk in to receive tutoring and academic support services. Our series of student success seminars, named Lifesavers, are available Face-to-face, online, and self-paced throughout the semester. Reach out to OASIS@lsco.edu for more information on how students can receive academic support. Visit https://www.lsco.edu/student-life/library/lifesavers.php for more information about Lifesavers.
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Under the Texas State System, Lamar State College Orange complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, pertaining to the provision of reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids for students with disability. We strive to provide reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids to students who request and require them.
Students who believe they have a disability requiring an academic adjustment/auxiliary aid are encouraged to contact the Director of Student Care & Accessibility at studentcare@lsco.edu. Students are encouraged to apply before the start of the semester when at all possible. The Accommodation Request Form and details regarding the appropriate documentation needed can be found here: https://www.lsco.edu/advising/disability.asp. Once approved, the signed accommodation form provided by the Director of Student Care & Accessibility must be submitted to the instructor at least two business days in advance of need.
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Please be considerate of other classmates’ feelings, ethnic background, cultural differences, situations, and level of maturity. Students will be asked to leave the course if disruptive or inappropriate behavior is exhibited in any of the course requirements. If your instructor feels that you have not contributed appropriately to course requirements, your final course grade may be reduced accordingly.
The instructor reserves the right to manage a positive learning environment and will not tolerate inappropriate conduct in the course. Rude correspondence (discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way) in e-mails, telephone calls, in person, or comments made to other class members, the instructor, or the office staff.
Students should develop a backup plan should their computer system or their Internet provider fail. Computer or internet connectivity issues are not valid excuses for missing a deadline. The College provides many opportunities for using computer equipment, as do many public libraries. Refer to the LSCO website for operational hours of the Library and OASIS.
Students should check in advance with the institution to which they plan to transfer credit to confirm transferability.
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Never attending or ceasing to attend classes DOES NOT constitute a drop or withdrawal. You remain registered until you request a drop from the instructor. Failure to act in a timely manner will result in an "F" grade for the course. It is the student's responsibility to follow up with the LSCO advising office to ensure that all drops/withdrawals are processed as desired.
The grade of "I" may be given when any requirement of the course, including the final examination, is not completed. Students seeking an incomplete should have completed 75% of the course requirements and be passing the course at the time of the request. Arrangements to complete deficiencies in a course should be made in advance of the end of the semester with the instructor. The instructor will process the Incomplete form online, and a confirmation will be sent to the student’s LSCO email.
Incomplete work must be finished during the next long semester. If not, the Office of Admission and Records must change the "I" grade to the grade of "F." The course must then be repeated if credit is desired. An "I" grade also automatically becomes an "F" if the student registers for the course prior to removing the deficiencies and receiving a grade change. The instructor may record the grade of "F" for a student who is absent from the final examination and is not passing the course.
Grade determination and awarding of grades in a course are the responsibility of the instructor and should be calculated according to college policy, procedures, and written details provided in the course syllabus. NOTE: Final grades are available to students within 48 hours of the instructor posting the grade in Banner. Students may view final grades by logging into MyGator and then accessing Gator Self-Service.
An academic appeal process is afforded to students who desire to dispute a grade or any decision that affects the student’s ability to complete and earn a grade for the course provided it is not related to a violation outlined in the LSCO Student Code of Conduct. If an informal conference with the faculty member regarding an academic complaint fails to reach the outcome requested by the student, the student may initiate the formal process. Even after initiating the formal complaint process, students are encouraged to seek informal resolution of their concerns. A student whose concerns are resolved may withdraw a formal complaint at any time.
Refer to the current catalog or for details on the formal grade appeal process.
Lamar State College Orange has identified seven educational goals to specify the knowledge and skills that students should gain from completing academic and technical programs with the College. These goals are:
• Critical thinking (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to demonstrate creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information.
• Communication (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to effectively develop, interpret and express ideas through written, oral and visual communication.
• Empirical and quantitative skills (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to manipulate and analyze numerical data or observable facts and create informed conclusions.
• Teamwork (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.
• Social responsibility (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to recognize and acquire a sense of intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national and global communities.
• Personal responsibility (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.
• Professional competency (Technical) – Students will be able to recognize or demonstrate skills that depict professional values and employability. If the career has licensure or certification requirements, students may prepare for the licensure and certification in a capstone course and sit for the licensure or certificate at the end of the program.
Current students will access many LSCO applications through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: NetID@my.lsco.edu/Password.
Students can set a password here: https://www2.lsco.edu/sspr/
IMPORTANT: It is a violation of College policy, state laws, and federal laws for anyone to gain or help others gain unauthorized access to MyGator or any LSCO application or service. All accounts shall be for use by a single individual – the person for whom the account was approved or assigned. This includes Blackboard accounts as well as any application within MyGator. Sharing or loaning accounts is strictly prohibited, can be construed as a form of cheating, and violates College policy, state laws, and federal laws.
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No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. It is inappropriate for minor children to be on campus due to the potential liability to the College, the risk of harm to the children, and decreased employee productivity due to distractions and disruptions.
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After a student completes the Student Complaint Intake Form, they will be contacted by an LSCO employee unrelated to the offense and provided guidance on how to proceed with the Complaint process.
Refer to the LSCO Catalog (Student Services, Complaints) for details on the complaint process.
Student-Staff and Student-Instructor Complaint Process involving Safety, Harassment, or Title IX:
Students who have experienced a safety, harassment, or title IX event should access and complete the Title IX/Clery: Anonymous Reporting Form found in any of these locations:
After a student completes the intake form, they will be contacted by an LSCO employee and provided guidance on how to proceed.
Refer to the LSCO Catalog (Student Services, Complaints) for details on the complaint process.
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