Philosophy Courses
- PHI 100 Introduction to Philosophy
- PHI 110 Introduction to Logic
- PHI 115 Problems in Philosophy
- PHI 116 History of Philosophy
- PHI 117 Asian Philosophy
- PHI 120 Ethical Issues Affecting Consumers and
- PHI 199 Independent Study
- PHI 215 Comparative Religions
- PHI 216 Major Figures/Philosophy: Classical Med.
- PHI 221 Fundamentals of Ethics
- PHI 299 Independent Study
PHI 100 Introduction to Philosophy
Credits: 3.00This course is designed to present for review and discussion four areas of philosophy: logic, ontology, epistemology, and ethics.
PHI 110 Introduction to Logic
Credits: 3.00This course will discuss and practice the fundamentals of both informal and formal logic: the analysis of arguments, the uses of language, definitions, recognizing and disarming fallacies, and the rules of valid deductive inference in terms of both classical syllogistic logic and a brief introduction of the basics of modern formal logic.
PHI 115 Problems in Philosophy
Credits: 3.00An introduction to philosophy and philosophical investigation that is less general, but no more advanced, than PHI 100 (Introduction to Philosophy). Philosophical methods will be used to examine some of the most troublesome ethical/social issues of contemporary life. Among the issues/problems that might be discussed are the following: The issues of cloning and genetic engineering; the issue of drug use and drug addiction; the issue of same-sex sexual relations and same-sex marriage; the issue of the use of non-human inhabitants of this planet for research and for food; the issue of punishment and the death penalty; the issues of euthanasia and assisted suicide; the issues of racism, sexism, ageism, and affirmative action. Alternative versions of this course may focus on topics such as justice, beauty, truth, and ultimate reality. Prerequisites: None
PHI 116 History of Philosophy
Credits: 3.00A history of philosophy from the origins of scientific and philosophical thought in Ionia to the flowering of learning in Alexandria; a study of medieval philosophy; the teaching of the major philosophers of the Renaissance and eighteenth century; a view of the nineteenth century, with emphasis on central issues such as social philosophy, the philosophy of history, evolution, the theory of knowledge, and the scientific method; a study of the major contemporary philosophic movements in the West, including pragmatism, idealism, realism, existentialism, logical positivism, and linguistic analysis.
PHI 117 Asian Philosophy
Credits: 3.00An introduction to the major philosophical traditions of China, India, and Japan, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Within each tradition attention will be paid to both historical and contemporary investigations into the nature of reality, the nature of the self, the nature of knowledge, ethics, and death.
PHI 120 Ethical Issues Affecting Consumers and
Credits: 3.00The Healthcare Professions This course addresses the needs of the health care consumer and provider alike. Stemming from a philosophical base, this course will examine controversies emerging from rapid technological advances and modern health care practice. Conflicts discussed range from the person's right to choose or refuse a particular course of treatment to issues of euthanasia, genetic research, and human experimentation. Students are encouraged to participate in discussions of ethical problems reported in the popular media and to develop a personal decision-making system which can be applied to a variety of ethical issues. Emphasis is on critical analysis and the incorporation of theory to ethical deliberations. The course is interactive, therefore, open discussion format and familiarity with use of the computer are essential. Cross-listed with HCP 120.
PHI 199 Independent Study
Credits: 3.00This course provides the opportunity for a student to work closely with a faculty member in a specialty area of Philosophy. The study plan must be developed by the supervising faculty member in collaboration with the student, and approved by the Humanities Division Dean. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the Dean.
PHI 215 Comparative Religions
Credits: 3.00An examination and study of the historical backgrounds and present day vitality of the major living religions of the world. Special attention will be focused on the study of ideas, cultic and ethical practices, and philosophical systems of: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Islam, Confucianism, Shintoism, Judaism, Sikhism and Taoism.
PHI 216 Major Figures/Philosophy: Classical Med.
Credits: 3.00This course provides in-depth readings in four major philosophers of the ancient and medieval periods: Plato, Aristotle, Augustine and Aquinas. Students will read Plato's "The Republic" and selected dialogues, and major portions of Aristotle's works on "first philosophy" and ethics. Portions of Augustine's "Confessions" will also be examined as well as significant passages from Aquinas's works. Critical assessments of each philosopher will also be presented and examined. Prerequisite: Philosophy 100 or Philosophy 116 recommended.
PHI 221 Fundamentals of Ethics
Credits: 3.00The course focuses on the theoretical and historical background of ethics with primary attention given to philosophical traditions. The approach is thematic denoting the application of the theories to the concrete situations in which one makes her/his ethical decisions.
PHI 299 Independent Study
Credits: 3.00This course provides the opportunity for a student to work closely with a faculty member in a specialty area of Philosophy. The study plan must be developed by the supervising faculty member in collaboration with the student, and approved by the Humanities Division Dean. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the Dean.
