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Philosophy
General Information
For Information: Julie Waskow
Phone: 623.845.3867
Student Goals: Personal, General Education, Career-related
Philosophy courses critically examine the nature of human beings and of the world, ways in which people seek to understand their world, and ethical and moral issues which arise. Students take these courses:
- For Personal Interest. PHI101 (Introduction to Philosophy) and PHI105 (Ethics) examine fundamental philosophic issues and major attempts to resolve them. PHI103 (Logic) helps the student develop effective reasoning skills.
- To meet the general education Humanities Requirement. All PHI courses described below meet this requirement. PHI101 is recommended. All PHI courses transfer.
- To Prepare for a Major in philosophy at a four-year institution. PHI101 and 103 will generally transfer as major credit toward the baccalaureate degree in philosophy. PHI105 may also meet major requirements. Students should consult with a member of the Philosophy Department to plan for transfer to a four-year institution.
- As Background for other Careers. Philosophy is strongly recommended as an undergraduate major or minor for those planning to enter law, journalism, government, public relations, and other areas requiring training and skill in critical thinking.
Course Descriptions
Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally
Philosophy (PHI)
PHI101
Introduction to Philosophy / 3 credits 3 periods
General consideration of human nature and the nature of the universe. Knowledge, perception, freedom and determinism, and the existence of God. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E,Su1,2)
PHI103
Introduction to Logic / 3 credits 3 periods
Informal logic, logical fallacies, elementary symbolic logic, analysis of argument forms, and construction of proofs for validity. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107 or equivalent. (F,S,D,E,Su1)
PHI104
World Philosophy / 3 credits 3 periods
Examination of questions such as the meaning of life and death, social justice, appearance and reality, human nature, the identity of the self freedom and destiny, the ethical life, and the relationship of science and religion. Comparative analysis of diverse Eastern and Western viewpoints. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D)
PHI105
Introduction to Ethics / 3 credits 3 periods
Major theories of conduct. Emphasis on normative ethics, theories of good and evil from Plato to the present. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D)
PHI213
Medical and Bio-Ethics / 3 credits 3 periods
A philosophical consideration of moral problems that arise in relation to medicine and biology, e.g., death, patient rights and biological experimentation. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,Su1,D)
PHI214
Business Ethics / 3 credits 3 periods
Philosophical consideration of moral problems arising in business practice, including corporate responsibility, government regulation, hiring practices, and advertising. Application to both the United States and other countries. Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. (O)
PHI243
World Religions / 3 credits 3 periods
The development of various religions from prehistoric to modern times. Political, economic, social, and geographic relationships among world religions. Consideration of both Eastern and Western religions. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E,Su1,2)
PHI244
Philosophy of Religion / 3 credits 3 periods
Religious language, the existence of God, miracles, and human destiny. Prerequisites: None. (O)
