Introduction to Philosophical Reasoning (3) (A. A.). Three hours lecture per week. This course meets Area IV requirements for the A.A./A.S. general education requirements. In this course, students will be introduced to the nature of philosophy, philosophical thinking, major intellectual movements in the history of philosophy, including topics from the western philosophical tradition, and various problems in philosophy. Students will strengthen their intellectual skills, become more effective learners, and develop broad foundational knowledge.