Philosophy

The Philosophy courses are offered through the Division of Humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences. They stress the cultural and logical bases of a society’s system of beliefs. Courses are offered in support of other academic programs.

Courses

PHI-211: Introduction to Philosophy

Credits 3
Introduces philosophic thinking and philosophic problems such as natural theology (can knowledge of God be achieved by reason?), metaphysics (what is ultimate reality?), epistemology (how do we know?), ethics (what is good?), and aesthetics (what is art?). Prerequisite: ENG 112 or WRI 118. This course fulfills the Personal Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.

PHI-290: Special Topics

Credits 3
A study of selected topics of special interest. The topic may differ each time the course is offered and may be proposed by either the instructor or students. The course may be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied each time. Prerequisite: PHI 211 or at least 12 hours in the specific discipline to be studied.

PHI-390: Special Topics

Credits 3
A study of selected topics of special interest. The topic may differ each time the course is offered and may be proposed by either the instructor or students. The course may be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied each time. Prerequisite: PHI 211 or at least 12 hours in the specific discipline to be studied.