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PHIL 1110 Introduction to Philosophy
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3 cr |
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Contend with some of the basic issues in the history and problems of philosophy, such as theories of knowledge, reality, value and society.
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PHIL 1112 Ethics
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3 cr |
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Examine major classicial and contemporary ethical theories, and in light of these theories, address some current contentious topics.
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PHIL 1120 Logic
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3 cr |
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Review the principles that separate good from bad reasoning: distinguish arguments and nonarguments, deduction and induction, categorcial and propositional systems of analysis.
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PHIL 1125 Critical Thinking
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3 cr |
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Examine the meaning and standards of critical evaluation, and apply these standards to a variety of practical situations, including global problems.
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PHIL 1130 Environmental Ethics
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3 cr |
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Examines some ecological issues (such as global warming, fossil fuel dependency, pollution, urban sprawl) in light of a few influential ethical ideas such as environmental justice.
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PHIL 1135 Philosophy East & West
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3 cr |
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Describes and compares foundations of the philosophical traditions of East and West. Focus is on ancient China and Greece and applying knowledge of those traditions to better understand the global dynamics of the present-day world.
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PHIL 1185 Special Topics
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3 cr |
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The course will cover two main topics: first, scientific method and its philosophical foundations; second, the accelerating pace of technological progress and its implications for the individual and society. This second, technological component will include a discussion of the GRAIN technologies (Genetics, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Nanotechnology) and their increasing convergence. The GRAIN technologies will illustrate problems for basic applications of ethics, metaphysics, and cognitive science as philosophical disciplines.
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PHIL 2201 Philosophy of Religion
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3 cr |
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Examine some of the central ideas common to most religions within both Western and Non-Western contexts. Consider, for example, concepts of the nature of God, arguments for and against God's existence, life after death, faith and reason.
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PHIL 2250 Special Topics in Philosophy
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cr |
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Studies prominent philosophers, themes, periods, or methods. Topics will be determined in advance by the instructor and published in the class schedule.
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