Philosophy is a course that looks at how philosophy has been studied over the years, rather than actually trying to find answers to life's questions which is actually what the pursuit of philosophy is all about (That is a lifelong commitment, not a 4-month 6-credit frivolity). What I mean is, the course is designed to look at every possible way to look at things, to explain every contrasting theory that goes about the same pursuit for truth, rather than actually looking for it.
The course content covers the major branches of philosophy, and the various theories involved, based on the arguments as put forward by the notable philosophers who helped evolve them. A fair number of examples and debates are involved in the lectures, although this would probably depend on the professor teaching the course.
Understanding the concepts is not especially difficult and the simplest and easiest way to go about this would be to attend the lectures AND listen to the professor. Exams are predominantly subjective in nature, and it would probably help if you are the opinionated and argumentative sort, or at least keep the answers that way. There isn't necessarily a right or wrong answer, and its how well you present your opinion that matters (though, of course, you can't be factually incorrect and get away with it).
(post credits - Anurag Bhide(Fourth year Energy Department))
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