PHIL Courses
GE designates a course that fulfills all or part of a Core Curriculum requirement; see the Core Curriculum program section of the catalog for more information.
PHIL 2010 Ancient & Medieval Philosophy (4 sh) GE
A survey of the thinkers and movements in the history of philosophy from the pre-Socratics through the late medieval and early Renaissance period.
PHIL 2020 Modern & Contemporary Philosophy (4 sh) GE
A survey of the thinkers and movements in the history of philosophy from the 16th through the 21st century.
PHIL 2310 East Asian Philosophies and Ethics (4 sh) GE
The course introduces students, who have no previous background of East Asian studies, to the general philosophical, religious, and cultural ideas of East Asia: Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. Through lectures as well as critical readings in the classical primary texts and contemporary interpretations, the course develops broader and comparative points of views and approaches to the common human problems that have evolved in the major cultures of East Asia (China, Korea, and Japan). The course can serve as a foundation for further study of East Asia including East Asian literature, aesthetics, religion, politics, economics, and history.
PHIL 2510 Logic (4 sh)
An intermediate course in formal and informal logic.
PHIL 2530 Business and Professional Ethics (2 sh) GE
An introduction to the important problems and topics in the area of business and professional ethics, e.g., job discrimination, corporate responsibility, environmental obligations, professional codes of ethics, power, and accountability. Prerequisite: BSE 2211.
PHIL 2700 Faith and Doubt (4 sh) GE
This course teaches students to address philosophical and existential questions of religious beliefs in dialogue with multiple intellectual traditions and cultures. Questions include: How do we know God exists? What is the meaning of religious faith? What is the role of doubt in our beliefs? Does the problem of evil make belief in God problematic? How do people live with the tension between faith and uncertainty?
PHIL 2910 Introductory Issues in Philosophy (2 or 4 sh) GE
An introduction to the meaning, ethics, and metaphysics of the human relation to various aspects of the world. Specific courses will focus on a single topic (e.g., nature, technology, culture, economics, religion.)
PHIL 3100 Political Philosophy (4 sh)
A seminar course on selected problems and topics in the area of social and political ethics, e.g., the nature of political associations, the variety of competing visions of the good and just society. Cross-listed with POGO 3100.
PHIL 3400 Philosophy in Action (1-4 sh)
An experiential education approach to philosophy.
PHIL 3515 Philosophy of Art (4 sh)
A seminar course on selected problems and topics in the area of aesthetics, e.g., the nature and meaning of aesthetic value, the problem of aesthetic judgment.
PHIL 3590 Hermeneutics (4 sh)
A seminar course on selected problems and topics in the area of hermeneutics, e.g., the nature of understanding; of language and meaning; and the role of context, tradition, and pre-judgment.
PHIL 3910 Topics (4 sh)
A seminar course on selected topics and problems in philosophy.
PHIL 4000 Departmental Honors in Philosophy (4 sh)
A seminar course for students who do honors work in philosophy.
PHIL 4910 Independent Study in Philosophy (1-4 sh)
A course which allows students to work independently on a project of particular interest to them and which is not offered in the curriculum.
PHIL 4930 Directed Research (2-4 sh)
Students will work under the direction of a faculty mentor on a novel research project. Permission of the faculty mentor is required prior to enrollment in this course. This course may be repeated, though the department may limit the number of credit hours this course satisfies towards the major. Please see the departmental degree requirements for details.
PHIL 4970 Internship in Philosophy (1-4 sh)
A course which permits students to explore vocational options that pertain to philosophy. Please refer to the internship section of the catalog for requirements and guidelines.