Philosophy (Phil)
20T. Introductory Topics in Philosophy (4; max total 8 if no
topic repeated)
For composition requirements, equivalent to Engl 20. Investigations into
diverse problems (,r philosophy: ethics, religion, epistemology, social
philosophy, metaphysics. Development of critical thinking and expression
through individual projects and extensive writing under close supervision.
25. Methods of Reasoning (4)
Principles and methods of valid inference. Typical topics: forms of deductive
inference, basic types of inductive inference, common pitfalls in moral
reasoning, problems in reasoning due to the nature of language, and common
fallacies found in arguments in everyday life.
100T. Topics in the History of philosophy (4; max total 20 if no topic
repeated)
Intensive study of particular philosophers, schools of philosophy or
historical periods from ancient times to the 20th century: ancient, medieval,
and modern philosophy; Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Spinoza, Hume, Hegel;
empiricism, rational- ism, pragmatism.
110. Symbolic Logic (4)
Prerequisite: Math 75 or Phil 25 or permission of instructor. Rigorous development
of deductions; sentential logic, a natural deduction system for the predicate
logic; definition of systematic consistency and completeness, proofs of
invalidity, consistency, and independence of sentences within predicate
logic. .
120. Introduction to Philosophical Issues
(3)
Not open to students with credit in Phil l. Prerequisite: junior standing.
For students without philosophical background capable of benefiting from
lectures on selected philosophical issues without extensive discussion or
written work.
150T. Special Topics (1-4; max total 32 if no topic repeated)
Issues in such fields as aesthetics, comparative religion, ethics, existentialism,
literature of the Bible, logic, analysis, metaphysics; philosophy of education,
history, law, science; theology; theory of knowledge; twentieth century
philosophy.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
GRADUATE COURSES
200T. Seminar in the History of Philosophy (2-3; max total 16 if no
area repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Concentration on one or more philosophers
or historical periods; independent research and submission of papers.
250T. Seminar in Systematic Philosophy (2-3; max total 16 if no area
repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Concentration on issues in fields
of aesthetics, comparative religion, ethics, existentialism, literature
of the Bible, logic, analysis, metaphysics, philosophy of education, history,
law, science, theology, theory of knowledge; twentieth century philosophy.