Philosophy (PHIL) Courses
PHIL 100 : Introduction to Philosophy
Credits: 3
An investigation of major problems and concepts of philosophy including, the relationships between appearance and reality, mind and body, matter and mind, the conflict between freedom and determinism, the nature, sources and conditions of knowledge, the nature of morality and the existence of God.
PHIL 101 : Introduction to Philosophy: Morals and Society
Credits: 3
Philosophical attempts to evaluate conduct, character, and social practices. This course examines ethical views and practice through the lens of reason. Philosophy has a long history of proposing, examining, discussing and criticizing moral action on both the individual and social level. This course will also explore what pathways have been explicated and explored to guide us in the endeavor to live good lives. The course looks at the ethical theories and ethical frameworks that have been proposed by some of the greatest thinkers and founders of religions to answer our basic moral questions. The breadth of moral theory over time and culture and geography is enormous. Many of the topics are controversial, ongoing and unresolved. This makes the course current and challenging.
PHIL 102 : Introduction to Philosophy: Asian Traditions
Credits: 3
Problems, methods and concepts of Asian philosophical traditions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Zen.
PHIL 103 : Introduction to Philosophy: Environmental Philosophy
Credits: 3
This course offers a critical examination of the history of multi-cultural philosophical and ethical systems and their implications for interactions with, and relationships between, humans and non-humans. The critical examination will take place in the context of contemporary environmental/ecological issues.
Prerequisites:
Placement in ENG 100
or
Instructor consent
PHIL 110 : Introduction to Deductive Logic
Credits: 3
PHIL 110 is an introductory course in logic focusing on the methods and principles of deductive reasoning. Integral to this study will be the presentation of methods for representing logical form and the development of a system of inference rules and strategies that allow for the analysis and evaluation of deductive arguments.
PHIL 111 : Intro to Inductive Logic
Credits: 3
promote drawing logical inferences when evidence leaves them unsure as to what is actually true. Application to the media’s use of probabilities and statistics, and the way many academic disciplines use these strategies to analyze and present data will provide concrete contexts for applying inductive principles and reasoning strategies.
Recommended Prep:
MATH 75, PHIL 110
PHIL 130 : Introduction to World Philosophy I
Credits: 3
Introduction to philosophy as it has manifested itself differently across cultures throughout the world before 1500.
PHIL 131 : Introduction to World Philosophy II
Credits: 3
Philosophy attempts to understand the human being and the societies they form. Introduces students to the notion of world philosophy, focusing upon thinkers who have helped to shape our present.
PHIL 211 : Ancient Philosophy
Credits: 3
An introduction to the history of philosophy based on translations of texts originally written in classical Greek or Latin. The ancient philosophers embraced rational discourse over religious and political authority as the correct method to freedom, happiness, knowledge and justice. Their early endeavor continues to light the way for those more interested in truth than money or fame.
Prerequisites:
ENG 100 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Recommended Prep:
PHIL 100 or PHIL 101 or any other 100-level philosophy course.