| 153. |
Introduction to Philosophy - In addition to a concern with the goals, nature and methods of philosophy, focus on issues concerning philosophical theories of knowledge and reality, drawing on ideas from a variety of disciplines. Possible topics: the nature of philosophy, the problem of skepticism and knowledge, mind and personal identity, and the nature and existence of God. Emphasis on the nature of philosophy and its relation to education, logic and critical thinking.
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| 163. |
Introduction to Logic - Introductory course in logic with strong emphasis on critical thinking. Examination of the goals, nature and methods of philosophy, critical thinking and logic, as well as the nature of reason and the use of rational techniques. An overall focus on identifying and evaluating reasoning along with examining how reasoning can go wrong.
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| 223. |
Introduction to Ethics - Focus on moral theories and issues, drawing on ideas from a variety of disciplines. Emphasis on moral reasoning and moral theories.
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| 243. |
Contemporary Moral Issues - A development of techniques of moral analysis and their application to ethical problems that have a bearing on contemporary society and American culture. Topics may include abortion, immigration, capital punishment, euthanasia, embryonic adoption and stem-cell research, genetic engineering, sexual behavior, and welfare.
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| 310. |
Classical Philosophy - Development of Western philosophy from pre-philosophical mythology through the collapse of classical antiquity.
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| 311. |
Modern Philosophy - Development of Western philosophy from the Renaissance period to the 19th century.
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| 320. |
Philosophy of Love and Sex - Explores the philosophical foundations of our attitudes toward love, sex, and related issues over a range of historical periods and through a range of theoretical perspectives.
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| 333. |
Philosophy in Science Fiction - Focus on philosophical ideas as explored in science fiction short stories, books, TV shows, and movies.
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| 350. |
Medical Ethics - Application of ethical theories and moral principles to issues associated with medicine and health care.
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| 360. |
Philosophy of Religion - Analysis of the general philosophical problems that arise in connection with religion and religious beliefs. Topics may include the nature and existence of God, the problem of evil, mysticism, and the meaning and validation of religious utterances.
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| 390. |
Special Topics in Philosophy - An upper-level course with a strong emphasis on critical thinking and writing. Addresses topics such as religion and the nature and existence of God; the philosophical underpinning and diverse expressions of human sexuality; philosophers such as Plato, Augustine, Schopenhauer, Kierkegaard; and issues such as sadism/masochism, pornography, homosexuality; philosophy of the environment, the philosophy of biology, philosophy and animal rights, etc. Maybe re-taken when the topic changes.
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| 400. |
Philosophical Issues in World Religions - Surveys of the philosophical and theological foundations of the beliefs and practices of the major world religions.
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| 410. |
Philosophy of Science - Philosophical problems and issues concerning the methodologies of the natural sciences. Prerequisite: PHI 153 or permission of the instructor.
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| 475. |
Independent Study: Philosophy - Individual instruction, conference, and research for advanced students. Prerequisite: Six (6) hours of philosophy or consent of the instructor and permission of the department chair.
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| 490. |
Advanced Studies in Philosophy - A course in the advanced study of periods, movements and philosophers from classical times to the present, such as classical philosophy of Greece and Rome, Medieval philosophy, 17th Century Rationalism, 18th Century Empiricism, 19th Century German Idealism, and 20th Century American Pragmatism.
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