Philosophy
Philosophy/Rationale
Philosophy raises foundational questions about the basic
assumptions of every form of human thought and inquiry, and
critically examines one's most fundamental beliefs about
truth and reality, right and wrong. Through this
examination, the discipline of philosophy helps us to
organise and unify our view of the world and make deeper
sense of it. Philosophical inquiry thus leads to a richer
and more informed understanding of our place in the world,
our attempts to make meaning of it and how we ought to live.
In the Raffles Philosophy Course, students are introduced
to some of the most important questions that philosophers
have contemplated for the past two and a half millennia, as
well as the most powerful answers that have been given so as
to heighten students' appreciation of philosophy. In
particular, students will understand the methods which
philosophers have developed in raising and attempting to
answer these questions, namely, argument and critical
analysis.
The Raffles Philosophy Course also aims to nurture a
community of inquirers with a spirit of inquiry, strong
empathy, well-honed reasoning and dialoguing skills.
