Philosophy
Course Description
PHIL& 101 Intro to Philosophy 5 credits
This course is an introduction to philosophy for student who have no previous background in the subject. The course presents a broad overview of philosophical topics of interest and importance.
PHIL& 106 Intro to Logic 5 credits
This course is an introduction to the procedures used to evaluste persuasive arguments, including those made in political debates and advertising, and several methods of deductive reasoning. Students will learn how to identify common mistakes and will learn how to analyze more advanced formal arguments.
PHIL 210 Ethics 5 credits
A study of the principal ethical theories and their application to individual and social morality.
PHIL 230 East Indian Philosophy 5 credits
Prerequisite: ENGL& 102 or instructor permission.
This course will provide an introduction to the classical philosophical schools of India. It will discuss the philosophical problems and methods os these schools and their relationships with some of the major schools of Western Philosophy.
PHIL 240 Philosophy of Religion 5 credits
Prerequisite: One philosophy course or instructor permission.
This course is an introduction to the philosophy of religion for students who have some previous background in philosophy. In addition to reading classic texts in the field, students will pursue some of hte fundamental issues in the philosophy of religion.