Philosophy 100 – Introduction to Philosophy

• 100% Online – Dr. S. Evan Kreider

Course Description: A survey of some of the perennial problems of the human enterprise; the nature of reality, of truth, of knowledge, of beauty, of ideal political and social relationships, and of the good life; solutions to these problems offered by the best known Greek, medieval, and modern philosophers.

Philosophy 105 – Ethics (XC)

1. MWF 11:30-12:30 (FOX Campus, FOX Main Building 1351) – Dr. S. Evan Kreider
2. MWF 9:10-10:10 (OSH Campus, Room TBD) – Dr. Evan Williams
3. MWF 10:20-11:20 (OSH Campus, Room TBD) – Dr. Evan Williams

Philosophy 105Q1 – Ethics (XC) Quest 1

• MWF 11:30-12:30 (OSH Campus, Room TBD) – Dr. Sommer Hodson

Philosophy 105Q2 – Ethics (XC) Quest II

1. MWF 12:40-1:40 (OSH Campus, Room TBD) – Dr. Sommer Hodson
2. MWF 1:50-2:50 (OSH Campus, Room TBD) – Dr. Sommer Hodson
3. TuTH 11:30-1:00 (OSH Campus, Room TBD) – Dr. S. Evan Kreider

Course Description for Ethics: Analysis of the principal theories of ethics and their practical application to problems concerning the individual and society. Proposed methods of justifying moral principles will be examined. Students cannot receive credit for both Philosophy 105 and 106 (the Honors version of the course).

Philosophy 206 – Honors: Ethical Issues in a Diverse Society (XC) (ES)

• MWF 10:20-11:20 (OSH Campus, Room TBD) – Dr. Robert Wagoner

Course Description: This Honors course examines a number of moral issues that are currently debated in our society. Among those examined are ones that arise from opposing views of social justice and from differences in cultural and racial perspectives. The role of various ethical theories in clarifying these controversial moral issues is studied. Prerequisites: Prior or concurrent enrollment in Honors 175 and Honors College standing.

Philosophy 212 – Philosophy of China (XC)

• 100% Online – Dr. S. Evan Kreider

Course Description: An exploration of key intellectual traditions of China such as Confucianism, Mohism, Daoism, and Legalism, with a focus on their philosophical themes and arguments. Attention will be paid to classic primary sources such as the Analects and Daodejing, as well as the historical and cultural context of these texts and traditions.

Philosophy 231 – Biomedical Ethics (XC) 

• TuTh 8:00-9:30 (OSH Campus, Room TBD) – Dr. Evan Williams

Course Description: An examination of ethical issues in various aspects of the life sciences and public health care such as medicine, eugenics, birth control, behavior control, experiment and consent, health care delivery, death and dying, etc.

Philosophy 327 – Philosophy of Mind

• TuTh 1:20-2:50 (OSH Campus, Room TBD) – Dr. Sommer Hodson

Course Description: A study of the nature of the mind and its philosophical implications: What is the relationship between mind and body? What is the relevance of scientific investigations for philosophical questions about ‘mental’ phenomena?  How is the study of mind and consciousness essential to philosophy itself since the time of Plato? Prerequisite: One prior philosophy course, or Junior standing, or consent of instructor.

Courses for Advanced Majors (Consult with Faculty)

• Phil 446 – Independent Study (Consult with Faculty or Dr. Wagoner)
• Phil 475 – Philosophy Capstone (Dr. Wagoner)
• Phil 485 – Applied Ethics Capstone (Dr. Williams)