Courses Being Offered Fall of 2008

PHIL 101: Introduction to Philosophy
A first encounter with the nature and methods of philosophical thinking in which a persons view of his/her own nature and of the world becomes challenged, explored and deepened. (3 credits)

PHIL 113: Introduction to Logic
A study of the nature of conceptual thinking, including the role of language, formal and informal fallacies, truth tables, and elementary techniques of modern logical analysis in order to improve the students skill in reasoning. (3 credits)

PHIL 123: Introduction to Ethics
An introduction to the study of questions concerning right action, moral obligation, and an examination of various theories of moral judgment. (3 credits)

PHIL 140: World Religions
An examination of the beliefs and practices of the principle religions of the world, which may include Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism, Shintoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, as well as some of the representative archaic religions of the world. (3 credits)

PHIL 171: Philosophy of Human Existence
An investigation into and discussion of the central themes of existential philosophy. Philosophers such as Kierkegaard and Nietzsche will be studied in terms of their retrieval of the meaning of human existence. (3 credits)

PHIL 261: Philosophy of Art
Exploration of basic issues and philosophical views of the experience of the arts. This course aims at the understanding and enhancement of the experience of the arts, and at a thoughtful appraisal of the role of art in life. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

PHIL 313: Symbolic Logic
An advanced investigation of logical thought through the use of special techniques of symbolization, the logic of un quantified and quantified propositions, the nature and limits of logical systems and the foundation of mathematics are some of the important topics considered. Prerequisite: Logic or algebra. (3 credits)

PHIL 326: Business Ethics
A study of applied ethics about the conceptual and ethical dilemmas in the business professions. An examination of cultural challenges of social and moral responsibility in a technically sophisticated economic climate. Prerequisite: Prefer students with background in business, accounting, management, marketing, finance, economics, communication and pre-law. (3 credits)