Philosophy (PHI)

Introduces students to philosophical studies with emphasis on issues of knowing, reality, and meaning related to human existence. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces examination and application of major ethical theories to specific moral questions related to health care. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Covers argumentation, syllogistic and sentential logic. Focuses on the use of formal methods in the construction and criticism of actual arguments, the aim being to inculcate standards of good reasoning, e.g., clarity, consistency, and validity. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces students to a critical examination of philosophical principles related to moral action and political values. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Ethical reasoning and application of ethical theories to moral issues connected to war and peace. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Presents ethical theories and techniques of moral reasoning used to analyze moral issues in business. Applies ethics and reasoning to current issues of management, employees, government, public safety, and the environment. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Surveys major philosophical themes, such as value, morality, evil, friendship, beauty, God, reality, and the meaning of life, and applies these themes to an examination of how they are represented in several sources of popular culture, including literature, film, art, music, media, and stage. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces students to issues in philosophy of religion including defining the concept of God, arguments for and against the existence of God, the relation between faith and reason, the nature of religious experience, the problem of evil, and immortality. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Presents ethical theories and techniques of moral reasoning used to analyze moral issues as they relate to animals and the environment. Applies ethical reasoning to current issues, such as sustainability, research, farming, hunting, future generations, and value. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Assess the proper role of ethics within different professional settings, examining different professional codes of ethics and approaches to leadership and professionalism. Examine the nature of the professional's client relationship, recurring moral dilemmas, and the role of professionals in society. Develop a professional portfolio and practical professional skills. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces students to the methods of formal deductive logic with emphasis upon applications to mathematics, computer science, and/or legal reasoning. Covers the language and rules of formal logic as well as techniques of formal proof. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides an introductory study of the development of Western philosophy from ancient through late medieval times, including the development of fields such as logic, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Provides an introductory study of the development of Western philosophy from early modern through contemporary times, including the development of fields such as metaphysics, analytic and continental philosophy, and ethics. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).