Philosophy (PHI)

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PHI 101 (3)      

 PHI 1101

Introduction to Philosophy 

Philosophical readings, discussion, and analysis on topics including metaphysics, truth, knowledge, and ethics. General Education: Arts and Humanities. Special Requirements: Contemporary Global/International Awareness or Historical Awareness. Three lecture.

PHI 103 (3) 

 PHI 1103

Introduction to Logic

The systematic study, with emphasis on analysis and evaluation, of arguments.  Topics will include both classical and current arguments from various disciplines of study. General Education: Arts and Humanities. Three lecture. Fall, Spring.

PHI 105 (3)        

 PHI 1105

Introduction to Ethics 

Key concepts and problems in ethics and social and political philosophy. Historic and contemporary reading with application to modern concerns. General Education: Arts and Humanities. Special Requirements: Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness. Three lecture.

PHI 122 (3)

Philosophy of Religion

Philosophical readings, discussion, and analysis of Eastern Buddhist and Western monotheist religious traditions including concepts of ‘God’, arguments for and against God’s existence, the Buddhist concept of the self and the nature of ‘nirvana’. Three lecture.

PHI 198/298 (1-6)

Special Topics

Design to meet the needs of an individual(s) who has an interest in pursuing an original topic in an instruction area under faculty supervision. One to six variable credit hours.