Philosophy (PHIL)

PHIL 111 On Death and Dying (Cr3)(3:0)
Provides a number of perspectives on death, how people have perceived and responded to it, its personal, social, and artistic aspects; provides routes for exploring the ways of grief and the relationships between our lives and our deaths. Also available through Online Learning.

PHIL 121 World Religions (Cr3)(3:0)
World-wide religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Native American spirituality), their concepts of deity, world-views, and theories on the problems and potentials of humankind; emphasis on essential ethical, metaphysical, and spiritual beliefs and practices, similarities and differences, and relations to contemporary life.

PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy (Cr3)(3:0)
A study of central philosophical questions and theories about human existence, our experience of and place in the world; God, free will, scientific humanism, existentialism; ancient Greek, Judeo-Christian, Modern and 20th century thought; emphasis on development of rational skills and reflective thinking. Prereq. - Reading and writing competence as determined for ENGL 101. Also available through Online Learning. Approved for the Honors Program.

PHIL 202 Ethics and Moral Problems (Cr3)(3:0)
A critical study of major ethical theories and concepts and their application to selected moral issues, to aid in shaping one’s own ethical stance and in making sound ethical choices; Hedonism, Egoism, Altruism, Authenticity, Existentialism, Absolutism, Relativism, Utilitarianism, Human Rights and Duty, Justice, Multiculturalism and Feminism. Also available through Online Learning.

PHIL 204 Asian Philosophies (Cr3)(3:0)
A survey of major Asian traditions, texts, and thinkers, especially in Indian and Chinese philosophy. Course themes will include Asian philosophical perspectives on the nature of the mind, body, self, soul, identity, knowledge, reality, compassion, duty, karma, and nirvana. This course will involve the disciplined practices of concentration and meditation. Pre or coreq. – PHIL 121 or 201. Approved for the Honors Program.

PHIL 291 Special Studies in Philosophy (Cr1)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.

PHIL 292 Special Studies in Philosophy (Cr2)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.

PHIL 293 Special Studies in Philosophy (Cr3)
See Statement on Special Studies. Offered on demand.