Philosophy (PHIL)

PHIL 102  Philosophical Literature (GT-AH3)  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Philosophical literature that focuses on such questions as what is the nature of reality, how do we know what we know, and for what kind of life should we strive.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: H, GT-AH3)

PHIL 107  Intro to Religious Studies (GT-AH3)  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
An introduction to the study of religion, including theories, methods, and practices that scholars employ as they investigate religion.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: H, GT-AH3) (CC)

PHIL 120  Islam and Non-Western Religions (GT-AH3)  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
A study of major world religions including Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Sikhism, Shinto, Taoism, Zoroastrianism.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: H, GT-AH3) (CC)

PHIL 201  Classics in Ethics (GT-AH3)  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
The logic of objective norms and standards of 'good' vs. 'bad', 'right' vs. 'wrong' from major philosophers and classics of literature. Application to contemporary issues.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: H, GT-AH3)

PHIL 204  Critical Reasoning (GT-AH3)  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Survey of the general principles of correct reasoning with emphasis on the role of language in the reasoning process. Major concern with induction and fallacy detection.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: H, GT-AH3)

PHIL 205  Deductive Logic (GT-AH3)  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Study of the principles and methods used to distinguish valid from invalid patterns of deductive reasoning. Especially useful for students in computer- or mathematics related fields.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: H, GT-AH3)

PHIL 280  The Ancients: Person, Polis, Cosmos  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Exploration of the ancient origins of Western philosophy with an emphasis on the Presocratics, the Sophists, Socrates, Plato and Aristotle.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

PHIL 291  Special Topics  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Students who have an area of special interest are encouraged to contact the department. Special topics and authors of philosophical interest.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (12).

PHIL 295  Independent Study  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Specialized study of select persons, ideas, schools, historical trends or problems in philosophy.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (9).

PHIL 491  Special Topics  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Special topics and authors of philosophical interest. Students who have an area of special interest are encouraged to contact the department.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (12).

PHIL 495  Independent Study  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Specialized study of select persons, ideas, schools, historical trends or problems in philosophy.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (9).

PHIL 498  Internship  (3-6 V)  

As Needed.
Practical experience through internship with libraries, charitable groups, and other community organizations.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: For advanced students. Junior or senior status recommended. Departmental permission required.