Philosophy
An investigation of the fundamental questions pertaining to reality, truth,
freedom, the nature of humankind, the existence of God and social/political
theory.
An introduction to practical reasoning. This course covers the nature of
deductive and inductive arguments, diagramming arguments, the search for
implicit premises and conclusions and the role of falsehood, deception and emotion
in reasoning. More important, PHIL 1300 is a careful study of argument
construction and evaluation.
Examines classical philosophical questions concerning knowledge, truth,
minds, bodies, persons, morality, religion and the meaning of life as raised in
and through the medium of contemporary film.
A comparative introduction to the origins, developments, teachings and
practices of the major world religions, such as Taoism, Confucianism, Hinduism,
Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
An introduction to moral theory and/or a consideration of a variety of
moral problems, including abortion, suicide and euthanasia, capital punishment,
women’s issues, sex and AIDS, animals and the environment and war.
An introduction to moral philosophy and a consideration of moral issues
related to business, including corporate responsibility, employee rights, discrimination,
investment, and advertising.
This is a study of ethical issues in medicine. Topics include abortion, euthanasia,
humane experimentation, and fairness in health care delivery and in the
doctor-patient relationship.
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