PHIL 1103 - Logic And Critical Thinking

Consideration is given to the requirements of correct reasoning with special emphasis on informal fallacies, syllogistic forms, and the analysis of extended arguments.

PHIL 1113 - Introduction To Philosophy

This course is a general introducation to the major areas of philosophical study. Students will be provided with the opportunity to begin their own critical analysis of their philosophical beliefs.

PHIL 1123 - Contemporary Moral Problems

The course requires the student to engage in reflective thought about moral problems chiefly by introducing them to basic issues in moral philosophy by means of readings from the past and present.

PHIL 2000 - Topics In Philosophy

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHIL 2073 - Social & Political Philosophy

This course introduces the student to the major theories of social justice and their implications for selected areas of public policy. Attention will be given to theories of natural law, social contract, and a variety of philosophical problems.

PHIL 2153 - Ancient Philosophy

Ancient Philosophy is a survey of the history of Western philosophy from its beginnings to the end of the ancient period. Particular emphasis will be placed on the contributions of the Greeks to the core areas of philosophy. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113 and 3 hours of philosophy.

PHIL 2173 - Medieval Philosophy

Medieval Philosophy is a survey of the history of philosophy in the West from the end of the ancient period until the Renaissance. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113 and 3 hours of philosophy.

PHIL 3000 - Workshop In Philosophy

Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 6 hours of workshop may be counted toward a bachelor's degree.

PHIL 3103 - Ethical Theory

Examines the major systems of ethical thought. It will attempt to state and evaluate various principles for dealing with ethical problems. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of philosophy or junior standing.

PHIL 3123 - Aesthetics

Essentially a "philosophy of art", the course will inquire into the nature of the aesthetic experience, theories of taste, the ontic status of aesthetic value, and it will investigate the legitimacy of various criteria used in criticism of the arts. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours humanities or philosophy, or junior standing.

PHIL 3133 - Modern Philosophy

Modern philosophy is a survey of the western world from the Renaissance to Kant. Particular attention is paid to the development of rationalism and empiricism. Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of philosophy or junior standing.

PHIL 3143 - Philosophy Of Religion

The focus of the course is on contemporary philosophical problems in religious thought. Among the issues to be treated are: survival of religion in the 20th century; God and history; theism vs. humanism; the problems of religious language; and atheism vs. a new theism. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of philosophy or junior standing.

PHIL 3153 - American Philosophic Thought

American Philosophic Thought is a study of the major philosophical movements which have originated within the United States. Special emphasis is placed upon the development of pragmatism. Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of philosophy.

PHIL 3163 - Contemporary Philosophy

An inquiry into the philosophers and philosophical movement of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries focusing on analytic and continental philosophy. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of philosophy or junior standing.

PHIL 3203 - Philosophy Of Emotion

This course enables students to reflect on and critically evaluate difference concepts, theories, and analyses of emotion, from the time of aristotle to the present. Special attention will be given to current philosophical debates. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of philosophy.

PHIL 3213 - Inductive Reasoning

An inquiry into such matters as probability, casual relationships, methods in formulating and verifying hypotheses, and related issues in inductive reasoning and investigation. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of philosophy or junior standing.

PHIL 3223 - Criminal Justice Ethics

This course is an examination of ethical dilemmas which arise for criminal justice professionals. Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.

PHIL 3303 - Metaphysics

This course is an examination of classic and contemporary metaphysics, including the nature of universals, identity, realism/antirealism, mild, causation, freedom and determinism, the nature of time, plus other topics to be determined by the instructor. Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of philosophy.

PHIL 3403 - Theory Of Knowledge

This course provides an overview of contemporary epistemology. Epistemology inquires into the nature of knowledge and the justification of belief. Topics to be covered include skepticism, perception, and priori knowledge, the foundationalism-coheretism debate, and the internalism-externalism controversy. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of philosophy.

PHIL 3513 - Biomedical Ethics

An investigation of the ethical issues associated with the practice of medicine and the pursuit of medical research. Professional codes, euthanasia, confidentiality, and experimentation with human subjects are discussed. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of humanities or philosophy, or sophomore standing.

PHIL 3533 - Dying And Death

The course inquiries into a variety of topics centrally related to death and dying as unavoidable aspects of the human condition. Attention is also given to questions of human value and meaning that arise from our attitudes and treatment of the dying as well as funeral customs and care for the "survivors" of another's death. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of humanities or philosophy, or sophomore standing.

PHIL 3883 - Philosophy Of Mind

This course is a study of representative classic and contemporary topics in philosophy of mind, such as the mind-body problem, varieties of dualism and materialsm, epiphenomenalism, behaviorism and other forms of reductionism, as well as lasting puzzles about the mind pertaining to intentionality, artificial intelligence, qualia, and subjectivity. Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of philosophy.

PHIL 3990 - Advanced Topics In Philosophy

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHIL 4163 - Philosophy Of Science

Pursues the philosophical implications of various principles and ideas in the sciences, and raises critical questions regarding assumption, hypothesis, and scientific method. Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of philosophy or senior standing.

PHIL 4183 - Philosophical Issues In Social Science

An in-depth discussion of specific philosophical issues in some area of the social sciences such as the nature of psychological explanation or the covering law model of historical explanations. Specific topics may be changed, but the course will always spend the first half of the semester on the question of the science in social science. Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of philosophy or senior standing; 6 hours of social science; and written permission of instructor.

PHIL 4203 - Women And Values

This course focuses on philosophical and SOC-cultural perspectives on women and women's issues from the time of Plato to the present. Issues will be addressed from a standpoint that incorporates applied ethical analysis of justice, rights, and equality as these items have concerned women. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of philosophy.

PHIL 4213 - Philosophy Of Fiction

This course familiarizes students with issues in the philosophy of literature (and, more broadly, fiction), including reader/viewer response, interpretation, evaluation, and the question of moral significance. Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of philosophy.

PHIL 4503 - Symbolic Logic

The course will begin with the logic of syntax, followed by an analysis of truth-functional compound statements and truth tables. A variety of proof procedures applicable to deductive arguments will be investigated and used, including formal and indirect proofs. Propositional functions and the use of quantifiers, the logic of relations, and finally, a study of the nature of deductive systems will complete the course.

PHIL 4900 - Practicum In Philosophy

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHIL 4910 - Seminar In Philosophy

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHIL 4930 - Individual Study In Philosophy

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHIL 4940 - Field Study In Philosophy

Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHIL 4950 - Internship In Philosophy

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours.

PHIL 4960 - Institute In Philosophy

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHIL 4970 - Study Tour In Philosophy

Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHIL 4980 - Workshop In Philosophy

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 6 hours of workshop may be counted toward a bachelor's degree.

PHIL 5000 - Workshop In Philosophy

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 2 hours of workshop may be counted on a master's degree.

PHIL 5163 - Philosophy Of Science

Pursues the philosophical implications of various principles and ideas in the sciences, and raises critical questions regarding assumption, hypothesis, and scientific method. Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of philosophy.

PHIL 5183 - Philosophical Issues In Social Science

An in-depth discussion of specific philosophical issues in some area of the social sciences such as the nature of psychological explanation or the covering law model of historical explanations. Specific topics may be changed, but the course will always spend the first half of the semester on the question of the science in social science. rerequisite(s): 6 hours of philosophy; 6 hours of social science; and written permission of instructor.

PHIL 5503 - Symbolic Logic

The course will begin with the logic of syntax, followed by an analysis of truth-functional compound statements and truth tables. A variety of proof procedures applicable to deductive arguments will be investigated and used, including formal and indirect proofs. Propositional functions and the use of quantifiers, the logic of relations, and finally, a study of the nature of deductive systems will complete the course.

PHIL 5900 - Practicum In Philosophy

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHIL 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHIL 5930 - Individual Study In Philosophy

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHIL 5950 - Internship In Philosophy

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Supervised practical experience gained in a professional field by an advanced or graduate student.

PHIL 5960 - Institute In Philosophy

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHIL 5970 - Study Tour

Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHIL 5990 - Thesis

Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.