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Principles of Philosophy introduces the basic questions philosophers ask about knowledge, reality, morality, religion, and human freedom. It also shows how to read arguments carefully, spot weak reasoning, and compare different ways of thinking about the same issue. In a course like this, you study both classic ideas and the methods used to examine them.
Principles of Philosophy is a 3-credit course built around quizzes, assignments, and a final exam, weighted 20% Quizzes, 30% Assignments, and 50% Final Exam. As you work through the material, you practice reading arguments carefully and evaluating philosophical questions about knowledge, morality, freedom, and human rights. When you finish and your transcript is reviewed, University of the People recognizes the course as PHIL 1404 – Philosophy, a named course equivalency in its catalog.
The course helps you practice clear reasoning, which is useful in work settings where you need to judge claims, compare viewpoints, or explain a decision. Those same habits matter in degree programs at University of the People, including the Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science, where PHIL 1404 – Philosophy can support your academic plan. It also gives you a framework for thinking through ethical issues that come up in everyday life.
After you complete the course, your transcript is sent for review and University of the People evaluates it for transfer. If accepted, the registrar applies the named equivalency PHIL 1404 – Philosophy to your record, which means the course fits as a specific catalog course rather than just an unspecified elective. That can make degree planning more straightforward in programs such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science. UoPeople allows up to 90 transfer credits, or 75%, so this course can count within that ceiling as part of your overall transfer total.
This course is a good fit if you want a philosophy requirement to transfer into University of the People and you want a named match rather than a general elective. It is especially useful for students building toward UoPeople programs while keeping an eye on the 90-credit transfer limit. It is not the best choice if you are looking for a course with a different subject area or if you do not need PHIL 1404 – Philosophy for your UoPeople plan.
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