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Philosophy Course
Descriptions
PHIL 150 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
An introduction to the basic philosophical systems. The nature and place of
philosophy in human thought and its traditional as well as more recent concerns
and approaches. (Fall Semester)
PHIL 250 Introduction to Logic (3)
Inquiry into the nature of reasoning and argument, with an emphasis on informal
methods of critical thinking; practice in recognizing and evaluating argument
forms found in everyday reading, including an emphasis on informal fallacies;
student projects that explore and illustrate how reasoning patterns can vary
from discipline to discipline. (Spring Semester)
PHIL 294 Topics in Philosophy (1-3)
A study of an area of philosophy based on student needs and faculty consent.
(Offered as needed)
PHIL 350 Social and Political Philosophy (3)
A critical and historical study of the major social and political ideals of
our time, including an emphasis on the concepts of fairness, justice, liberty,
law, authority, and the common good. Students will investigate general approaches,
such as welfare liberalism (with its ideal of fairness), libertarianism (with
its ideal of liberty), socialism (with its ideal of equality), feminism (with
its ideal of androgyny), communitarianism (with its ideal of the common good),
and multiculturalism (with its ideal of respect for diversity). Specific social
issues will also be explored, such as the control of technology and the environment,
militarism, racism, sexism, civil disobedience, and rebellion.
PHIL 494 Topics in Philosophy (1-3)
A study of an area of philosophy on the upper division level. Based on student
needs and faculty consent. (Offered as needed)
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