Graduating Senior Survey For Philosophy Majors (Page 3 of 4) in pdf

PART C

Please evaluate the extent to which the learning outcomes for the philosophy major have been

achieved by indicating the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements.

Please write to the left of each statement an integer from 1 to 5, using again the following

scale:

5 (strongly agree), 4 (agree), 3 (neutral),

2 (disagree), 1 (strongly disagree).

I am now able to distinguish some of the major areas of philosophy from each other by

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identifying the major questions addressed in each area.

I am now able to explain the gist of the views of some historically important philosophers and

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the main ideas underlying some major philosophical movements and positions.

I am now able to use some basic philosophical vocabulary, distinctions, and concepts.

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I am now able to translate simple English sentences into first-order logical notation.

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I am now able to read texts actively rather than passively, by asking clarification questions,

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disagreeing with the author by raising objections, attempting to improve the author’s

reasoning, and integrating the text with my prior knowledge.

I am now able to analyze argumentative passages by identifying arguments and subarguments,

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formulating them in standard (i.e., premise/conclusion) form, and evaluating them in terms of

soundness (including deductive validity) and cogency (including inductive strength).

I am now able to identify common reasoning fallacies.

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I am now able to write an argumentative paper that defends a thesis, raises objections, and

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replies to the objections.

I am now able to participate in a philosophical discussion by defending a thesis and replying

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rationally to the other participants.

I am now able to write/present a summary of a philosophical text.

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I am now able to write/talk clearly, precisely, and concisely.

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I am now able to locate bibliographic sources relevant to a philosophical position and assess

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the quality of the sources.

I am now able to explain how and why some philosophical views are better justified than

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others (i.e., philosophy is not merely a matter of opinion).

I am now able to explain how and why some of my most cherished views may be mistaken.

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