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2026-2027 IHCC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog

PHIL 1110 - Introduction to Philosophy



3 Credits
Contends with some of the basic issues in the history and problems of philosophy, such as theories of knowledge, reality, value and society.

Major Content Areas
Social and Political Philosophy: 15%

Ethics: 25%

Theory of reality: 30%

Theory of knowledge: 30%

Learning Outcomes
Evaluate a few issues connected with the philosophy of religion

Review various classical and contemporary ethical theorists

Contend with basic problems in classical and contemporary philosophy, such as problems in theories of knowledge, reality and ethics

Examine some of the interconnections between science and philosophy

Examine the various theories of mind, truth, and free will/determinism

Consider a few major political and social theories

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
06 - Humanities/Fine Arts

02 - Critical Thinking