Philosophy (PHI)

PHI-101. Introduction to Philosophy. (3 Credits)

Introduces philosophical questions and philosophical ways of reasoning. Examines some key notions in the history of Western thought in areas of metaphysics, epistemology and ethics. (3 contact hours)

PHI-110. Intro to Formal Logic. (3 Credits)

Introduces formal and symbolic logic, including syllogistic, propositional and predicate inference. (3 contact hours)

PHI-111. Critical Thinking. (3 Credits)

Introduces principles and methods for rational argument and effective problem solving. (3 contact hours)

PHI-115. Approaches to Truth. (3 Credits)

A survey of methods. Logical, intuitive, revelatory, scientific, and mystical approaches to truth and knowledge. (3 contact hours)

PHI-120. World Religions. (3 Credits)

Explores the principal doctrines (world view), typical behavior (lifestyle) and sphere of influence of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Buddhism, and some tribal religions. Emphasizes comparison and examines themes such as view of God, condition of man, requirements for moral life, and relation to social and political forms. (3 contact hours)

PHI-125. Ethics. (3 Credits)

This course will serve as an introduction to ethical philosophy and will include the study of several influential thinkers and various ethical theories. Key topics that will be discussed include social responsibility, moral standards and behaviors, natural law and ancient and modern theories of the moral life, as well as several contemporary moral issues. (3 contact hours)

PHI-200. Philosophy of Religion. (3 Credits)

This course is primarily an examination of western religious belief and religious questions from a philosophical point of view. It will include such topics as: the nature of God (theistic vs non-theistic views), standard proofs of God's existence, standard objections to proofs of God's existence, the nature of religious or mystical experience, the roles of faith and reason, exclusivity vs. inclusivity, and religious pluralism in modern society. Previous coursework in philosophy would be beneficial but is not required. (3 contact hours)

PHI-210. Philosophy: Ancient to Enlightenment. (3 Credits)

This course chronologically surveys philosophy from Ancient Greece to the 1700s. Students will study major ideas, movements, philosophers, and problems while focused on their development within a specific historical and social context. Topics will include the works of individual philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Aurelius, Aquinas, and Descartes. Previous coursework in philosophy is beneficial but not required. (3 contact hours)

PHI-211. Philosophy: Enlightenment to Present. (3 Credits)

This course chronologically surveys philosophy from the Enlightenment (1700s) to the present. Students will study major ideas, movements, philosophers, and problems while focused on their development within a specific historical and social context. Topics will include the works of individual philosophers such as Locke, Hume, Kant, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, and De Beauvoir. (3 contact hours)

PHI-225. Bioethics. (3 Credits)

Introduces problems in ethics surrounding developments in medicine and biological research. Introduces major ethical systems and encourages ethical methodology. This course is case-oriented. (3 contact hours)

PHI-226. Business Ethics. (3 Credits)

This case-oriented course introduces moral problems associated with industry and commerce. Introduces major ethical systems and encourages ethical methodology. Note: Only three credit hours can be earned for either BUS-226 or PHI-226. Duplicate credit in both courses is not awarded. (3 contact hours)