PHI 102 Introduction to Philosophy -
This course introduces students to the chief branches of the discipline of philosophy - that is, logic, epistemology, ontology, and metaphysics - through study of the primary works and main ideas of a representative selection of the world's great philosophers. This survey covers the period from the ancient world through to the present, and may include both Western and Eastern philosophical traditions. Students explore the development of such fields as political philosophy, the philosophy of aesthetics, the philosophy of science, and linguistic philosophy. Student assessment includes a combination of Socratic dialogue, formal debate, formal presentations, unit tests, journal work, and research-supported philosophical essay writing. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Placement into college level English Semester Offered: S

PHI 121 World Religions -
This course examines the nature of religious experience through the history of the world religions and their cultural contexts. Students study the essential nature of the religious experience, the origin and role of religion, major religions and their personalities, and the essential world views of cultures. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Placement into college level English Semester Offered: SU

PHI 131 Introduction to Ethics -
This course focuses on philosophical principles for human action. Students critically examine major issues in ethics, morality, and values such as: What is a human act? To what extent are we free and have choices? What is the nature of responsibility? What constitutes happiness, good, and evil? Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Placement into college level English Semester Offered: F/S/SU

PHI 201 Judaism, Christianity and Islam -
This course examines three western religions which trace their history back to Abraham: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Students study the terminology and concepts used in the academic study of religion and apply them to the study of Judaism, Christianity and Islam with respect to: major beliefs, spiritual practices, sacred texts, organizational structure, historical development and cultural influences. Students analyze the role(s) of religion with respect to some current issues and global conflicts. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ENG 101 Semester Offered: F/S

PHI 203 Philosophy of Technology -
This course examines from a philosophical perspective uses of technology, cyberspace, technological forms of communication, ethical and ecological implications of technology, and technology's effects on human bodies. Students consider how technological objects influence who possesses knowledge and power; what they insinuate about gender, race, and class; and how they impact social practices. Students explore various definitions of the term "technology", and reassess their relationship to technology. Credits: 3
Prerequisites: ENG 101 Semester Offered: S

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