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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 environmental issues arising from the impact of human activity on the health of local ecosystems measured in terms of human flourishing. This includes critical discussion about current Greening initiatives, arguments for/against climate change, relationships between pollution and resource management, urban sprawl, etc. Issues examined in terms of various environmental philosophies and current research in global climate activity.
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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 2110 American Mind
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3 cr |
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Presents a philosophical and cultural exploration of the emergence and continuing development of ideas and pluralistic traditions within the United States. Imparts an awareness of the richness and diversity of American heritage that from early on dealt with issues of race, ethnicity, political empowerment, religious belief, gender and the environment. Readings include works from early Puritans, Native and African-Americans, Feminists, and the Classical American Pragmatists Peirce, James and Dewey.
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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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