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Introduction to Philosophy
A picture of Napa Valley (November 2011)~ Dr. Paul R. Shockley
"The path of least resistance and least trouble is a mental rut already made." ~ John Dewey.
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Lecture 2: Presocratic Philosophy
Here is a summary chart on Presocratic Philosophy. You will need to know the major figures and ideas for the exam.
This chart perhaps requires 11 x 18 paper if printed.
Lecture 3d: Epicureanism
This chart is in PDF. In sharp contrast to Aristotelian metaphysics (purposeful action) is the materialistic view of Epicurus who argued that the universe contains nothing but variously shaped atoms moving through an empty space.
Lecture 5: Intuition, Rationalism, Empiricism, and Rene Descartes
Refer to class notes regarding the nature of intuition, rationalism, and empiricism in preparation of exam. Here is a helpful chart summarizing my Rene Descartes' famous work. Be sure to know my summary points from Meditations 1 and 2 as seen in this chart in preparation of exam.
This chart perhaps requires 11 x 18 paper if printed.
Supplement: The Analytic Fallacy
Here is a supplement to some of my major criticisms of ideas which focus on one area to the neglect of all other areas (reductionism). Dewey contends that that the analytic fallacy is the most pervasive fallacy in philosophy. I would recommend knowing this handout for bonus on first exam. Moreover, I may ask you on exam what is the analytic fallacy. The best overview of Dewey's concept of the analytic fallacy is from Gregory Pappas' comprehensive treatment on John Dewey's ethics.
Lecture 8: 4 Major Theories of Perception
You will need to know these four major theories of perception as it relates to epistemology and metaphysics for the final exam. It is in PDF powerpoint. It is in color. So be careful if you intend to print them up.
Lecture 24: Plato's Aesthetics
Here is a supplement to help you as you prepare for your final exam. This information will prove helpful for final exam but will not necessarily be tested from it. It is in powerpoint.
Lecture 27: Can Beauty Point us to God?
Here is a more complete presentation from my lecture showing the relationship between philosophy of religion and aesthetics. The evidences for objective beauty will be most helpful to know for final exam.
Required Reading on Political Philosophy
Please read the article, "Political Philosophy" found at the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy website (IEP). The article is by Alexander Moseley. This is also required for all philosophy students.
Review Handout for Exam # 1 (Midterm):
Here is a guide to help you prepare for for mid-term exam for Introduction to Philosophy exam. It is in MS Word so you can download and type in answers if you so desire.
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Final exam is scheduled for 8:00am this coming Wednesday: 882E Scantron Form and # 2 pencil.
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