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 102 – Honors Introduction to Philosophy
MWF 11:30-12:30 (Room TBD) – Dr. Robert Wagoner
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 103 – Thinking Critically (XM)
MWF 1:50-2:50 (Room TBD) – Dr. Sommer Hodson
100% Online – Dr. S. Evan Kreider
An introduction to critical thinking by way of the construction and analysis of arguments, the identification of fallacies, and basic inductive and deductive logic. Natural language argumentation is emphasized, with some additional content on more formal methods such as truth tables and Venn diagrams. Emphasis is placed on the importance of critical thinking to everyday life.
Philosophy 105 – Ethics (XC)
MWF 11:30-12:30 (Room TBD) – Dr. S. Evan Kreider
MWF 9:10-10:10 (Room TBD) – Dr. Evan Williams
MWF 10:20-11:20 (Room TBD) – Dr. Evan Williams
Philosophy 105Q1 – Ethics (XC) Quest 1
MWF 11:30-12:30 (Room TBD) – Dr. Sommer Hodson
MWF 12:40-1:40 (Room TBD) – Dr. Sommer Hodson
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 120Q1 – Philosophy of Human Nature (XC) Quest 1
TuTh 9:40-11:10 (Room TBD) – Dr. Robert Wagoner
Course Description: A critical examination of different perspectives on human nature, human flourishing, and the relation between human beings and nonhuman life forms, the environment, and nature generally.
Philosophy 205 – Ethical Issues in a Diverse Society (XC) (ES)
TuTh 11:30-1:00 (Room TBD) – Dr. Sommer Hodson
Course Description: This 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 difference in cultural and racial perspectives. The role of various ethical theories in clarifying these controversial moral issues is studied. Prerequisite: None.
Philosophy 220 – Business and Ethics
100% Online – Dr. Robert Wagoner
Course Description: An examination of the ethical problems facing different aspects of American business such as the morality of a market economy, the social responsibility of corporations, honesty of advertising, and the ethical obligations toward employees.
Philosophy 231 – Biomedical Ethics (XC)
TuTh 9:40-11:10 (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 350 – Computing Ethics
TuTh 8:00-9:30 (Room TBD) – Dr. Evan Williams
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)
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