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PHIL 1010 – Introduction to Philosophy - 3 Credits
A systemic study of basic philosophical questions, including:
is there a God? How is knowledge acquired? Does life have meaning? These questions
will be examined by reading major Western philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle,
Descartes and others. Students will learn and practice several critical reasoning
skills applicable to academic, professional and personal areas of life. Lecture:
3 hours
PHIL 2020 – Philosophy of Religion - 3 Credits
A systemic study of basic issues in the philosophy of religion.
These include the concepts of God, traditional arguments for the existence of God,
the problem of evil, mysticism and philosophical atheism. Students will engage in
theoretical discussions, develop critical reasoning skills and gain practical insight
into their personal philosophy of religion. Lecture: 3 hours
PHIL 2030 – Ethics - 3 Credits
A critical analysis of main theories of moral conduct. In the
areas of personal and social morality, e.g. citizenship, employment, student life,
family life, etc., some major moral problems are discussed: capital punishment,
abortion, race relations, social justice, war, sex and marriage, ecology. When student
curriculum needs in a given program, such as Law Enforcement, Nursing, etc., require
a special focus, the instructor can provide special assignments to meet those needs.
(Meets Ethics requirement). Lecture: 3 hours
PHIL 2040 – Logic - 3 Credits
A study of the basic principles of correct thinking in semantics and in deductive
and inductive reasoning. It is designed to introduce the beginning student to the
logical techniques of thought and argument. Exercises incorporate various current
issues and topics. Clear and adequate thinking is the goal of the course. Lecture:
3 hours
PHIL 2070 – Honors Course in American Thought - 3 Credits
A survey of American intellectual achievements in which the student’s
own research is the focal point. Beginning with the English and American Puritans,
it includes, among others, the work of Edwards, Emerson, James, Dewey. (Prerequisite:
A cumulative average of 3.25 and permission of the instructor.) Lecture: 3 hours
PHIL 2080 – Honors Seminar, Philosophies of Human Nature - 3 Credits
This honors seminar will serve as an introduction to philosophical
inquiry by critically examining some major traditional and contemporary views of
human nature. Four philosophical perspectives will be explored: the Judeo-Christian,
Marxist, Existentialist and the Behaviorist. Members of the CCRI faculty and people
from outside the college representing the various perspectives may be invited to
participate in the seminar. (Prerequisite: A cumulative average of 3.25 and permission
of the instructor.) Lecture: 3 hours
PHIL 2090 – Honors Course in Selected Topics in Philosophy - 3 Credits
An advanced one semester independent, directed study of a major
philosopher (such as, but not limited to Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Desc artes,
Locke, Kant) or the study of selected problems in any of the main subfields of philosophy
(metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, logic). This course is available every semester,
but students desiring to take it must contact the Chair of the Social Sciences Department
(825-2169) at least one month before the end of the previous semester. The Chair
will identify a Philosophy faculty member who will work with the student and provide
a reading list on the philosopher or on the problems chosen for study. May be repeated
once for credit. (Prerequisite: Cumulative grade point average of 3.25 and permission
of the instructor.) Lecture: 3 hours
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