Philosophy Course Offerings

PHI 102            Introduction to Philosophy        3 credits

A study of the basic problems and methods of philosophical inquiry. Topics include theories about knowledge, reality, human nature, ethics, religion and science, with consideration of the thought of such major thinkers as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hume, Kant, Nietzsche and Sartre. [Does not require a PHI prerequisite] 3 lecture hours COURSE OUTLINE LINK  - a General Education - Humanities course

PHI 112       Critical Thinking    3 credits

Theory and practice of critical thinking through examples drawn from science, business, politics, media, literature, and art. Students apply logical techniques and attitudes of analysis and communication for constructive assessment, ethical reasoning and creative problem-solving by evaluating definitions, facts, arguments, causes, rhetoric, differences, and plans while avoiding common errors and biases. 3 lecture hours

COURSE OUTLINE LINK  - a General Education - Humanities course

PHI 113            Logic                   3 credits

An introduction to the principles and methods of correct reasoning. A problem-solving approach to the nature and scope of different kinds of logic, identifying and evaluating arguments and fallacies, and crafting well-formed arguments. [Does not require a PHI prerequisite] 3 lecture hours. COURSE OUTLINE LINK  - a General Education - Humanities course

PHI 204            Ethics                  3 credits

An examination of the basic methods and problems of ethics. Consideration of the nature of moral terms, reasoning and action; conceptions of the good life and of right and wrong; free will; and major ethical approaches, including the theories of Aristotle, Kant, Mill and others. [Does not require a PHI prerequisite] 3 lecture hours. COURSE OUTLINE LINK - a General Education - Humanities course

PHI 205            Moral Choices                 3 credits

Examines contemporary moral issues such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, affirmative action, pornography, hate speech, gay rights, corporate responsibility, world hunger, global consumption, war and terrorism. Stresses the critical application of moral theory, principles and methods. [Does not require a PHI prerequisite] 3 lecture hours. COURSE OUTLINE LINK - a General Education - Humanities course

PHI 209            Business Ethics             3 credits

Ethical concepts applied to business and government. Case studies and analysis of selected moral issues include the ethics of the marketplace, consumerism, the environment, advertising, job discrimination, distributive justice and world poverty. Occasional offering. [Does not require a PHI prerequisite] 3 lecture hours. COURSE OUTLINE LINK

PHI 210             Eastern Philosophy                      3 credits           

An introduction to the major philosophical traditions of India, China and other non-Western traditions, concentrating on the core issues of epistemology, metaphysics and ethics, including study of such major thinkers as Shankara, Ramanuja, Laozi and Confucius. Topics include indigenous and colonial influences, and critical comparison with Western philosophies. [Does not require a PHI prerequisite, has a ENG-101 co-requisite]3 lecture hours. COURSE OUTLINE LINK - a General Education - Humanities and Diversity & Global Perspectives course

PHI 220            Philosophy of Politics              3 credits

An introduction to modern political theory starting with Machiavelli and concluding with Mill.  Highlights include readings from Hobbes, Spinoza, Locke, Rousseau, Kant, The Federalist Papers, Burke, Bentham, Hegel, and Marx and Engels.  Critical analysis and selected issues in modern political theory are stressed.  Students may opt to take this course either as a political science or philosophy elective.  See course description number under each area. Occasional offering. [Does not require a PHI prerequisite] 3 lecture hours. COURSE OUTLINE LINK - a General Education - Humanities course

Religious Studies Course Offerings

REL 101           Introduction to Religious Studies         3 credits

An introduction to the study of religions, focusing on that nature of religious beliefs and practices, such as sacred power, myths, texts, art and rituals, the problem of evil, and the relationship between cultures, ethics and religions. 3 lecture hours. COURSE OUTLINE LINK - a General Education - Humanaities course

REL 102           Living World Religions            3 credits

A comparative study of the world’s major religions, through a critical study of the essential teachings and practices in historical and cultural context of religions such as Hinduism, Buddhist, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Daoism, Confucianism among others, including pre- and post-colonial African and American traditions. 3 Lecture hours. COURSE OUTLINE LINK - a General Education - Humanaities and Diversity & Global Perspectives course

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ALL PHILOSOPHY & RELIGIOUAS STUDEIS COURSES ARE GENERAL EDUCATION & HUMANITIES ELECTIVE COURSES

(except Business Ethics)

PHI-210 EASTERN PHILOSOPHY AND REL-102 LIVING WORLD RELIGIONS ARE DIVERSITY AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES COURSES

In Development:

World Philosophy, The Philosophy of Others, Philosophy of Science & Bioethics