Philosophy Major Program / Learning Goals
The Philosophy Faculty have designed the Rhode Island College Philosophy Major to
help students to accomplish six goals:
- Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of important
philosophers and movements in philosophy.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of major philosophical issues.
- Students will demonstrate their ability to critically read and interpret
philosophical texts.
- Students will demonstrate their ability to identify strengths and weaknesses in
alternative philosophical positions.
- Students will demonstrate their ability to formulate and defend their own
positions on philosophical issues.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to express their positions