Courses in Philosophy
PHL 101: Introduction to Philosophy (3.00)
Philosophical thinking and its implications for the present and future emphasizing value judgments, the meaning of life, and the quest for personal identity and philosophy. (Offered every semester.) (LA) (SI) (EI)(3)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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PHL 108: Modern Philosophy (3.00)
Origin and development of major assumptions, ideas, methods, perspectives, and systems of thought from the Renaissance to the present. (Offered as needed.) (LA)(3)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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PHL 115: Ethics (3.00)
Foundations, presuppositions, and meaning of morality; major ethical theories and standards of conduct from Greek origins to the present; applications of ethical theories and principles to selected areas of human concern and action. (Offered every semester.) (LA) (SI) (EI)(3)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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PHL 215: Environmental Ethics (3.00)
Prerequisites: ENG 112; PHL 101 or PHL 115 or consent of instructor. This course examines the numerous moral issues that arise from studying the environment, integrating both classical and modern ethical theory. The course also examines the critical roles played by diverse communities in addressing these critical environmental issues. (Offered every odd-year spring semester.) (LA) (EI)(3)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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PHL 295: Introductory Topics in Philosophy (1.00)
Prerequisites: to be determined by the Division of Humanities and Fine Arts. An introductory study of a specific topic within philosophy. Intended for freshmen and sophomores, or for students with little or no background in philosophy. The student may repeat the course, but not the topic. (Offered as needed.)(1-3)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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PHL 399: Independent Study (1.00)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Offered every semester.)(1-3)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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