PHI 2201 - Introduction to Political Philosophy (3)
Major Classical sources of political thought and the application of these sources to contemporary political issues.
PHI 2203 - Introduction to Philosophy (3)
Brief history of philosophical ideas and the basics of Aristotelian logic.
PHI 2204 - Ethics and the Modern World (3)
An introduction to basic ethics and to contemporary ethical issues.
PHI 2205 - Introduction to Logic (3)
An introduction to the basic concepts, principles, and methods of argument analysis and evaluation.
PHI 2206 - Philosophy of Art and Art of Life (3)
This class will introduce students to the fundamental concepts of “Aesthetics,” or the “Philosophy of Art,” focusing on such issues as Realism, Expressionism, Formalism, and Post-Modern Art with reference to actual works of art, while also exploring the role of art and the aesthetic experience as enriching components of life.
PHI 2210 - Critical Thinking (3)
Examines problem solving techniques; decision making; basic concepts of inductive and deductive reasoning. Promotes reasoning skills applicable to career- and real-life situations.
PHI 2215 - General Topics in Philosophy (3)
An examination of a designed topic of special and/or current interest and importance generally not covered in regularly offered courses by the department. This course may be repeated once for credit.
PHI 2280 - Travel Study in Philosophy (1-3)
Supervised investigation of relevant topics in philosophy through travel-study abroad or within the interior of United States. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
PHI 3301 - Western Philosophy (3)
Survey of philosophical ideas from the ancient Greeks through the 20th century.
PHI 3310 - Applied Ethics (3)
Advanced study of the ethical issues that arise in such intellectual endeavors as medicine, law, business, military science, engineering, etc.
PHI 3320 - Non-Western Philosophies (3)
Introduces students to the philosophical traditions of the non-western world. Emphasis is on non-contemporary traditions of metaphysics, cosmology, ethics, philosophy of religion, social and political philosophy and logic.
PHI 3322 - Philosophy of Religion (3)
Examines philosophical issues relating to religion, including arguments for and against God’s existence, the problem of evil, the relation between divine foreknowledge and human freedom, the relation between religion and science, the problem of faith and reason, and personal immortality.
PHI 3365 - Bioethics in Historical Context (3)
Examines moral problems in biomedical and scientific research, including ethical issues surrounding research involving human and animal subjects, eugenics, the human genome project, cloning and stem cell research.
PHI 3380 - Travel Study in Philosophy (1-3)
Supervised investigation of relevant topics in philosophy through travel-study abroad or within the interior of the United States. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
PHI 4493-94 - Guided Independent Study (1-3)
Guided independent study of a designed topic of special interest. Prerequisites: PHI 2203 or 2204 or permission of instructor.
PHI 4495 - Selected Topics in Philosophy (3)
Advanced study of a designed topic of special interest. Prerequisites: PHI 2203 or 2204 or permission of instructor.
PHI 4499 - Internship in Philosophy (1-3)
Supervised work in an agency that can provide practical experience in the field of study. Prerequisite: Senior standing, at least 2.5 GPA, 12 hours in upper-division courses in the field, and permission of supervising instructor, department chair, and/or dean. Course may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.