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Philosophy Department
Registration Guide-Fall 2008

PHILOSOPHY AND THE GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

The Humanities Base

All students are required to take Introduction to Philosophy (PHL 103) as part of the Humanities Base. Normally this course is taken in the student's first year. PHL 103 is a pre-requisite for all 300 and 400 level philosophy courses. CORE students take ASI 111-112.

 

The Clusters

Students may meet one cluster course requirement by taking an approved philosophy course. The following courses are approved as part of designated clusters: 

 

Indicates courses offered this semester.

 

Arts and Human Experience 
PHL 320 Philosophy of Art 
PHL 323 Philosophy and Literature
PHL 324 Philosophy and Film

PHL 325 Philosophy of Music 

PHL 365 Islamic Philosophy and Culture


Berry Scholars
PHL 345 Honors Seminar in Philosophy

 

Business Professional in a Global Society
PHL 313 Business Ethics
PHL 372 Values and Economics

 

Catholic Intellectual Tradition
PHL 308 Metaphysics 
PHL 351 Medieval Philosophy

PHL 356 Christian Philosophy

PHL 360 Existentialism

 

CORE 
ASI 111 CORE Integrated Studies I

ASI 112 CORE Integrated Studies II 
ASI 371 Professional Ethics (BUS)

ASI 374 Professional Ethics (PHL)

PHL 310 Social Philosophy

PHL 323 Philosophy & Literature

Please note that ASI 371 replaces PHL 313 and ASI 374 replaces PHL 344 for the CORE Cluster. 

Cross-Cultural 
PHL 304 Philosophy of Human Nature

PHL 311 Philosophy of Religion 
PHL 320 Philosophy of Art

PHL 323 Philosophy and Literature 
PHL 325 Philosophy and Music 
PHL 355 Eastern Philosophy 
PHL 363 African Philosophy 

PHL 365 Islamic Philosophy and Culture

 

Perspectives on Global Environmental Issues
PHL 321 Environmental Ethics

 

Social Justice
PHL 307 Philosophy and Women

PHL 310 Social Philosophy

PHL 312 Ethics

PHL 314 Philosophy of Law 
PHL 315 Medical Ethics

PHL 317 Ethics and Modern War

PHL 318 Family Ethics 
PHL 327 Philosophy of Peace 
PHL 357 Radical Philosophy 
PHL 358 Marxist Philosophy

PHL 364 Race, Gender, and Philosophy
PHL 370 Political Philosophy 
PHL 371 Philosophy and Human Rights 

Values, Technology, and Society 
PHL 315 Medical Ethics 
PHL 316 Engineering Ethics 
PHL 319 Information Ethics 
PHL 321 Environmental Ethics 
PHL 331 Science, Objectivity, & Values 
PHL 332 Technology and Values 
PHL 333 Philosophy and Cognitive Science 

 

Women and Culture 
PHL 307 Philosophy and Women
PHL 364 Race, Gender, and Philosophy 

 


 

Students may meet cluster requirements by completing the CORE Program or the Honors Program. 
 

All courses designated with an asterisk in the composite are approved for General Education. 

 


MAJORING AND MINORING IN PHILOSOPHY

 

The Major in Philosophy

·          Students majoring in Philosophy should begin by taking PHL 103, Introduction to Philosophy (CORE students take ASI 111-112).

·          At the 200 level, majors are required to take PHL 240, Research Methodologies and Technologies.

·          At the 300 level, majors are required to take PHL 302, Symbolic Logic; PHL 350, Classical Greek Philosophy; and PHL 352, Modern Philosophy. In addition, majors take PHL 351, Medieval Philosophy or PHL 353, Nineteenth Century Philosophy or PHL 354, Twentieth Century Philosophy. These courses should be completed before taking 400 level seminars.

·          Majors are required to take four 400 level seminars.

·          Majors take nine additional hours at the 300 or 400 levels.

 


 

The Minor in Philosophy

·          Students minoring in Philosophy should begin by taking PHL 103, Introduction to Philosophy (CORE students take ASI 111-112).

·          Minors are required to take PHL 201, Practical Logic; or PHL 302, Symbolic Logic.

·          Minors are required to take PHL 350, Classical Greek Philosophy; PHL 351, Medieval Philosophy; or PHL 352, Modern Philosophy.

·          Minors are required to take one 400 level seminar.

·          Minors must complete eighteen semester hours of coursework in Philosophy, at least twelve of which are at the 300 or 400 level.
 

 


 

 

Philosophy Department Registration Guide-Fall 2008

The information provided here is subject to change, modification, or revision.

 

 


 

PLEASE NOTE THAT ASI 371-C1 REPLACES PHL 313-C1 AND ASI 374-C1 REPLACES PHL 344-C1 FOR THE CORE CLUSTER.  SEE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR ASI 371-C1 (PROFESSIONAL ETHICS IN A GLOBAL COMMUNITY–BUS) AND ASI 374-C1 (PROFESSIONAL ETHICS IN A GLOBAL COMMUNITY–PHL) FOLLOWING THE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR PHILOSOPHY COURSES.

 


 

PHL 103 01-INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [MWF 8:00-8:50 / HM 204]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2:30-4:20]

J. BENNETT [HM 401/ X-92969]

General Education Course / Humanities Base 

 

COURSE CONTENT: This course will examine the arguments and theories of major Western philosophers on such topics as the existence and nature of God, a personal afterlife, the possibility and scope of knowledge, free will and determinism, and the basis of moral obligation. There will be an emphasis on getting students to arrive at well reasoned views of their own on these issues.

 

FORMAT: Lecture and discussion; audio-visual supplements.

 

GRADING SCHEME: Tests and papers.

 

TEXT(S):  -Problems from Philosophy, Rachels. [ISBN #9780072980806]

-The Truth About the World, Rachels. [ISBN #9780072980813]

 


 

PHL 103 09--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [MWF 11:00-11:50 / HM 204]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 10:10-12:00]

W. RICHARDS [HM 403 / X-92838]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT: We will take up recent essays by noted philosophers as well as influential historical sources. Areas covered include (1) Plato's Apology, (2) Personal Identity, (3) Free Will, (4) Skepticism, (5) God, (6) Creation, (7) Death, and (8) Morality.

 

FORMAT:  Lecture and class discussion.

 

GRADING SCHEME:  Participation-1/3; Exams-1/3; Three Papers-1/3

 

TEXT:  -Reasons of Love, 4th ed., Frankfurt.  [ISBN #9780691126241]

-Does God Exist, Moody.  [ISBN #9780872203433]

-Five Dialogues, Plato (Grube, trans).  [ISBN #9780872206335]

 


 

PHL 103 11--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [MWF 12:00-12:50 / HM 204]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2:30-4:20]

W. RICHARDS [HM 403 / X-92838]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT: We will take up recent essays by noted philosophers as well as influential historical sources. Areas covered include (1) Plato's Apology, (2) Personal Identity, (3) Free Will, (4) Skepticism, (5) God, (6) Creation, (7) Death, and (8) Morality.

 

FORMAT:  Lecture and class discussion.

 

GRADING SCHEME:  Participation-1/3; Exams-1/3; Three Papers-1/3

 

TEXT:  -Reasons of Love, 4th ed., Frankfurt.  [ISBN #9780691126241]

-Does God Exist, Moody.  [ISBN #9780872203433]

-Five Dialogues, Plato (Grube, trans).  [ISBN #9780872206335]

 


 

 

PHL 103 H1--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [MW 4:30-5:45 / HM 204] - Permission Required for Honors Courses

CLASS SIZE: 25 [EXAM TIME: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 4:30-6:20]

M. GABBE [HM 403 / X-95140]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

PHL 103 H2--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [MW 5:55-7:10 / HM 204] - Permission Required for Honors Courses

CLASS SIZE: 25 [EXAM TIME: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 5:55-7:45]

M. GABBE [HM 403 / X-95140]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT:  The goal of this course is to introduce the students to the philosophical enterprise by way of examining some of the questions central to philosophy: What is real?  What am I?  What can I know?  What am I entitled to believe?  We will be looking at both historical and contemporary answers to these problems.

 

FORMAT: Lecture and discussion

 

GRADING SCHEME:  Quizzes and writing assignments

 

TEXT(S):  -Trial and Death of Socrates, Plato, Grube, Trans.  [ISBN #9780872205543]

-Reason and Responsibility, Feinberg & Shafer-Landau, eds.  [ISBN #9780534625542]

-Fall, Camus, O’Brien, Trans.  [ISBN #9780679720225]

-A Rulebook for Arguments, Weston.  [ISBN #9780872205529]

 


 

PHL 103 05--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [MWF 11:00-11:50 / HM 109]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2:30-4:20]

K. MOSSER [HM 417 / X-92810]

General Education Course / Humanities Base -- Course open only to Honors students and Philosophy majors.

 

COURSE CONTENT: The idea of this course is to make you a better reader and a better writer, but not just in reading philosophy and writing about it.  When you complete this course, your abilities in discussing, reading, and writing about difficult material in general should be greatly enhanced. In so doing, you will be exposed to a variety of positive philosophical views, as well as criticism of numerous positions philosophers have held, some of which philosophers continue to hold.  The course is designed not so much for you to doubt what you already believe; it is, rather, designed for you to submit those beliefs to critical scrutiny, and to try and see if you can provide reasons supporting those beliefs.  Other than a willingness to ask questions and express your considered view, the fundamental requirements for doing well in this course are curiosity, an open mind, and a willingness to think about weird things you might not have thought about before.

 

FORMAT:  Lecture and discussion; some small group work

 

GRADING SCHEME:  Three in-class exams (10% each); 2 short (3-5 pages)  papers (20% each), final paper (20%); class participation (10%).

 

TEXT(S):  -Meditations on First Philosophy, Descartes. 

-Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Hume. 

-Trial and Death of Socrates, Plato.

-Other texts on reserve.

 


 

 


 

PHL 103 07--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [MWF 11:00-11:50 / HM 240}

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2:30-4:20]

M. PAYNE [HM 481 / X-92840]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT: This course introduces students to philosophical reasoning and philosophical questions. Assigned readings will include both traditional philosophical works by Plato, Aquinas, Descartes, and Hume, and contemporary works.

 

FORMAT: Lecture and class discussion.

 

GRADING SCHEME: Three tests and a final exam.

 

TEXT(S):   -Voices of Wisdom, Kessler.

 


 

 


 

PHL 103 09--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [MWF 12:00-12:50 / HM 240]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 12:20-2:10]

K. LOCKWOOD [HM 406-X-91396]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

PHL 103 10--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [MWF 1:00-1:50 / HM 240]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2:30-4:20]

K. LOCKWOOD [HM 406-X-91396]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT: This course introduces students to the work of Western philosophy’s most celebrated thinkers.  We will explore how these works have shaped our cultural practices and beliefs.  In addition, we will read works that challenge and inform the Western tradition from the outside.  These works consist of philosophy done from an Eastern, Middle Eastern, African American, Native American and/or Feminist perspective.

 

FORMAT:  The class will usually consist of presentation and discussion.

 

GRADING SCHEME:  There will be four short answer and essay exams for this course.  These exams are weighted according to the amount of material covered by each.

 

TEXT(S):  -Voices of Wisdom, Kessler.

 


 

PHL 103 13--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [MWF 2:00-2:50 / HM 240]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 12:20-2:10]

C. ANASTASIO [HM 406 / X-91396]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

PHL 103 14--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [MW 3:00-4:15 / HM 240]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 12:20-2:10]

C. ANASTASIO [HM 406 / X-91396]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT: The course is designed as an introduction to the topic of philosophy.  Of particular concern will be the topic of “living well and rightly.”  Such a topic is generally considered to be in the domain of practical as opposed to theoretical philosophy.  We will not, however, ignore the topic of theoretical philosophy.  As we explore ideas about how to live life we will encounter ideas about the real (metaphysics), the valuable (ethics), and claims about knowledge (epistemology).  The course is more general than specific, more wide ranging than narrowly focused.

 

FORMAT:  Lecture and discussion.

 

GRADING SCHEME:  There will be four essay tests (worth 100 points each).

 

TEXT(S):  -Ways of Wisdom, Smith, ed.  [ISBN #9780819133885]

 


 

PHL 103 12--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [MWF 2:00-2:50 / HM 119]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 10:10-12:00]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT: Introduction to philosophical reflection and study of some central philosophical questions in the Western intellectual tradition, including questions of ethics, human knowledge, and metaphysics.  Readings from major figures in the history of philosophy such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Hume, and Kant.

 

FORMAT: Lecture and discussion.

 

GRADING SCHEME: TO BE ANNOUNCED.

 

TEXT(S):  -TO BE ANNOUNCED.

 


 

PHL 103 13--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [MWF 2:00-2:50 / HM 240]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 12:20-2:10]

C. ANASTASIO [HM 406 / X-91396]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

PHL 103 14--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [MW 3:00-4:15 / HM 240]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 12:20-2:10]

C. ANASTASIO [HM 406 / X-91396]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT: The course is designed as an introduction to the topic of philosophy.  Of particular concern will be the topic of “loving well and rightly.”  Such a topic is generally considered to be in the domain of practical as opposed to theoretical philosophy.  We will not, however, ignore the topic of theoretical philosophy.  As we explore ideas about how to live life we will encounter ideas about the real (metaphysics), the valuable (ethics), and claims about knowledge (epistemology).  The course is more general than specific, more wide ranging than narrowly focused.

 

FORMAT:  Lecture and discussion.

 

GRADING SCHEME:  There will be four essay tests (worth 100 points each) and one 25 page, MLA format paper (worth 100 points).

 

TEXT(S):  -Ways of Wisdom, Smith, ed.  [ISBN #9780819133885]

 


 

PHL 103 14--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [MW 3:00-4:15 / HM 109]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 10:10-12:00]

D. DUNHAM [HM 467 / X-92320]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT:  In this course, we will seek to unearth for ourselves the humanities base themes through the original works of a few signature philosophers from the history of philosophic thought. No need to be intimidated by the book list: total pages assigned and total expense will be comparable to single large texts of excerpts and exegesis.

 

FORMAT: Lecture, close reading, and lively discussion

 

GRADING SCHEME:  Journal of thoughts-provoked, essay-style quizzes, one paper, one final exam. 

 

TEXTS:  -The Trial and Death of Socrates, Plato

-Tao Teh Ching, Tzu

-Meditations on First Philosophy, Descartes

-The Gay Science, Nietzsche

-Reserve readings (TBA)

 


 

PHL 103 15--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [MW 3:00-4:15 / HM 204]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 10:10-12:00]

C. ANASTASIO [HM 465 / X-92956]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT: The course is designed as an introduction to the topic of philosophy.  Of particular concern will be the topic of “loving well and rightly.”  Such a topic is generally considered to be in the domain of practical as opposed to theoretical philosophy.  We will not, however, ignore the topic of theoretical philosophy.  As we explore ideas about how to live life we will encounter ideas about the real (metaphysics), the valuable (ethics), and claims about knowledge (epistemology).  The course is more general than specific, more wide ranging than narrowly focused.

 

FORMAT:  Lecture and discussion.

 

GRADING SCHEME:  There will be four essay tests (worth 100 points each) and one 25 page, MLA format paper (worth 100 points).

 

TEXT(S):  -Ways of Wisdom, Smith, ed.

 


 

PHL 103 16--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [TTH 3:00-4:15 / HM 109]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 10:10-12:00]

P. DESAUTELS  [HM 415 / X-91344]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT:  This course introduces students to philosophical questions and the approaches used by philosophers to address these questions.  We will examine such topics as the meaning of life, knowledge and reality, the mind/body problem, and ethics and will tie these topics in with themes from Max Weber’s works.  Assigned readings include both historical and contemporary works.

 

FORMAT:  Lecture, discussion, and small groups.

 

GRADING SCHEME: Essay exams and participation (including attendance and short quizzes).

 

TEXT(S):  -Introduction to Philosophy: Classical and Contemporary Readings, Perry and Bratman.

 


 

PHL 103 17--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [TTH 9:00-10:15 / HM 240]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2:30-4:20]

J. SCHICKEL [HM 410 / X-91248]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT: 

 

FORMAT: 

 

GRADING SCHEME: 

 

TEXT(S):  -

 


 

PHL 103 21--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [TTH 3:00-4:15 / SC 118]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 12:20-2:10]

J. SCHICKEL [HM 410 / X-91248]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT: 

 

FORMAT: 

 

GRADING SCHEME: 

 

TEXT(S):  -

 


 

 

PHL 103 N9--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [TTH 5:55-7:10 / HM 240]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 5:55-7:45]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT: Introduction to philosophical reflection and study of some central philosophical questions in the Western intellectual tradition, including questions of ethics, human knowledge, and metaphysics.  Readings from major figures in the history of philosophy such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Hume, and Kant.

 

FORMAT: Lecture and discussion.

 

GRADING SCHEME: TO BE ANNOUNCED.

 

TEXT(S):  -TO BE ANNOUNCED.

 


 

PHL 103 N9--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [TTH 5:55-7:10 / HM 240]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 5:55-7:45]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT: Introduction to philosophical reflection and study of some central philosophical questions in the Western intellectual tradition, including questions of ethics, human knowledge, and metaphysics.  Readings from major figures in the history of philosophy such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Hume, and Kant.

 

FORMAT: Lecture and discussion.

 

GRADING SCHEME: TO BE ANNOUNCED.

 

TEXT(S):  -TO BE ANNOUNCED.

 


 

PHL 103 H1-- INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [TTH 4:30-5:45 / HM 240]  -- Permission Required for Honors Courses

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 4:30-6:20]

R. WHISNANT [HM 405 / X-92937]

General Education Course / Humanities Base -- Course open only to Honors students or Philosophy majors

 

COURSE CONTENT:  This course will introduce students to methods of philosophical investigation and analysis, via discussion of selected issues in philosophy of religion, ethics, and political philosophy.  Of particular concern will be issues of distributive justice and the ethical responsibilities of citizens in contemporary capitalist societies.

 

Class Format:  Lecture and discussion.

 

Grading Scheme:  Exams, papers, and class participation.

 

text(s):  -Elements of Moral Philosophy, Rachels.

-Economic Justice, Nathanson.

-Citizens of the Empire, Jensen.

 


 

PHL 103 N1--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [MW 5:55-7:10 / HM 109]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 5:55-7:45]

K. LEIGHTON [HM 410 / X-91248]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT:  The Possibilities of Human Change: From the Forms to Frankenstein to Foucault -- An introduction to Philosophy developed around the theme of change.  We will explore several areas of philosophy and relate the ideas we develop to questions concerning human life and the complexity of changing it.  Our investigation will be guided as follows: what is change and what makes it possible (metaphysics)?  What is political change and when is it right (social/political philosophy)?  What guides our notions of what should and should not be changed (ethics)?  What can philosophy offer discussions about the politics of bio-technology (applied ethics)?

 

FORMAT: Lecture and discussion.

 

GRADING SCHEME:  Two short papers, a mid-term and a final.

 

TEXT(S):  -

 


 

PHL 103 N2--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [[MW 5:55-7:10 / HM 240]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 5:55-7:45]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT: Introduction to philosophical reflection and study of some central philosophical questions in the Western intellectual tradition, including questions of ethics, human knowledge, and metaphysics.  Readings from major figures in the history of philosophy such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Hume, and Kant.

 

FORMAT: Lecture and discussion.

 

GRADING SCHEME: TO BE ANNOUNCED.

 

TEXT(S):  -TO BE ANNOUNCED.

 


 

PHL 103 N3--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [MW 7:20-8:35 / HM 109]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 6:30-8:20]

K. LEIGHTON [HM 410 / X-91248]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT:  The Possibilities of Human Change: From the Forms to Frankenstein to Foucault -- An introduction to Philosophy developed around the theme of change.  We will explore several areas of philosophy and relate the ideas we develop to questions concerning human life and the complexity of changing it.  Our investigation will be guided as follows: what is change and what makes it possible (metaphysics)?  What is political change and when is it right (social/political philosophy)?  What guides our notions of what should and should not be changed (ethics)?  What can philosophy offer discussions about the politics of bio-technology (applied ethics)?

 

FORMAT: Lecture and discussion.

 

GRADING SCHEME:  Two short papers, a mid-term and a final.

 

TEXT(S):  -

 


 

PHL 103 N4--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [MW 7:20-8:35 / HM 240]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 6:30-8:20]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT: Introduction to philosophical reflection and study of some central philosophical questions in the Western intellectual tradition, including questions of ethics, human knowledge, and metaphysics.  Readings from major figures in the history of philosophy such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Hume, and Kant.

 

FORMAT: Lecture and discussion.

 

GRADING SCHEME: TO BE ANNOUNCED.

 

TEXT(S):  -TO BE ANNOUNCED.

 


 

PHL 103 N5--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [TTH 4:30-5:45 / HM 240]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 4:30-6:20]

M. KEBEDE [HM 476 / X-92812]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT: The course defines the basic questions of philosophy: the nature of philosophy, reality and appearance, the question of truth, the nature of morality, the social issues, the meaning of life. Focusing on the Humanities Base themes, it takes up issues pertaining to personhood, freedom and responsibility, individual and society, faith and reason.

 

FORMAT: Lecture supported by textual analyses of selected basic texts and followed by questions designed to engage students in discussions.

 

GRADING SCHEME: The final grade will be based on (1) mid-term exam, (2) final exam, (3) quizzes, and (4) a paper. 

 

TEXT(S):   -The Trial and Death of Socrates, Plato. 

-Excerpts from classical texts of philosophy will be sent to students through email attachments.

 


 

PHL 103 N6-- INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [TTH 4:30-5:45 / HM 240]NOTE:  PHL 103 N6 has been changed to PHL 103 H1 UNIVERSITY HONORS (see above)

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 4:30-6:20]

R. WHISNANT [HM 405 / X-92937]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 


 

PHL 103 N7--INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY [MW 4:30-5:45 / HM 204]

CLASS SIZE: 35 [EXAM TIME: MONDAY, MAY 1, 4:30-6:20]

M. GABHART [HM 465 / X-92956]

General Education Course / Humanities Base

 

COURSE CONTENT:  As an introductory course in philosophy, the aim is to familiarize you with some of the important issues and problems which philosophers, historically, have tried to deal with.  What is ultimately real that causes or conditions the world of change and mere appearance? Is that reality material, mental, or something else? How do we justify our claims to know anything? Can we trust the evidence of our senses or is there a stronger means of grounding certainty? Or, perhaps, isn’t it the case that there is no way of really knowing anything at all.  But, still, we feel compelled to believe certain things. Is there a God? What is God’s nature? If there is a God that is good, how can evil exist? Do we have souls, or minds, that are somehow independent of our bodies? What is the relationship between minds and bodies? Do they interact, as they seem to? If so, how? If not, perhaps they are