| PHIL 111 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
Introduces major philosophical questions about reality, knowledge, ethics, society, politics, and the meaning of human life. |
| PHIL 114 |
Asian Philosophies |
Examines philosophical traditions from Asia, including questions about reality, the self, knowledge, and the good life. |
| PHIL 116 |
Introduction to Logic |
Introduces principles of sound reasoning, deductive logic, validity, soundness, inductive strength, and common fallacies. |
| PHIL 121 |
Introduction to Ethics |
Explores moral values, ethical responsibility, right and wrong, and applied issues such as war, abortion, climate change, racism, and sexism. |
| PHIL 122 |
Social and Political Philosophy |
Examines political authority, citizenship, law, justice, power, violence, government, and individual liberty. |
| PHIL 125 |
Philosophy of Human Nature |
Surveys theories of human nature and their importance for religion, politics, ethics, psychology, sociology, science, and culture. |
| PHIL 126 |
Philosophy of Religion |
Explores philosophical questions about religious belief, religious knowledge, mysticism, religious ethics, and arguments about religion. |
| PHIL 140 |
History of Ancient Philosophy |
Studies ancient philosophy from the Greek world through major figures such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. |
| PHIL 141 |
History of Modern Philosophy |
Studies major philosophical developments from the 16th to 18th centuries, including Descartes, empiricism, rationalism, and Kant. |
| PHIL 142 |
Contemporary Philosophical Movements |
Surveys major philosophical theories and movements from the 19th century to the present in continental and analytic traditions. |
| PHIL 197 |
Philosophy Topics |
Offers special topics in philosophy. Possible topics include free will, the meaning of life, and the mind and the brain. |
| PHIL 200 |
Critical Thinking |
Develops skills for analyzing arguments, evaluating evidence, recognizing fallacies, conducting inquiry, and writing argumentative essays. |
| PHIL 250 |
Philosophy in Literature |
Explores philosophical themes such as truth, the self, good and evil, meaning, and the human condition in literature and fiction. |
| PHIL 295 |
Directed Study in Philosophy |
Provides an opportunity for an individualized or group project in philosophy under instructor supervision. |
