Courses
1301. Introduction to Philosophy, (Phil 1301)
Inquiries into the nature of the self, the universe, and society as they relate to various definitions of reality, truth, and value with readings from major works of classical and modern philosophers. 3(3-0)3301. Logic of Critical Thinking
Examines inductive and deductive reasoning and the lexicon of scientific explanation. Surveys simple logic and inspects fallacious reasoning in detail. 3(3-0)3311. Foundations of Professional Ethics
Overview of traditional and contemporary theories in ethics and the associated application to current ethical problems in representative professional fields. 3(3-0)3315. Philosophy of Religion
A philosophical examination of issues basic to religion, including the relation of faith to symbols and language, religious understandings of the nature of man, the traditional proofs for God's existence, the relationship of religion to philosophy, to culture, to science, and to morality. 3(3-0)3321. History of Western Philosophy: Ancient and Medieval
A study of significant Western philosophers and philosophies from the pre-Socratics through the Medieval period. 3(3-0)3322. History of Western Philosophy: Modern and Contemporary
A study of significant Western philosophers and philosophies from the Renaissance through contemporary philosophers of the late 20th century. 3(3-0)3323. Non-Western Philosophy
Historical and critical study of non-European philosophical traditions with emphasis on South and East Asia. 3(3-0)