1. Introductuction to Philosophy (3)
Discussion of problems arising out of human conduct and the pursuit of knowledge.
2. Introductuction to Logic (3)
Technical study of analysis and structure of argument; traditional analysis
of syllogism and recent symbolic techniques; problems of function and scientific
method; functions of language.
10A-B. History of Greek Philosophy (3-3)
(A) Ancient philosophy; development of scientific and philosophical thought
in its social context from Thales to St. Augustine. (B) Medieval and modern
philosophy; impact of the scientific revolution on development of philosophical
systems from Descartes to Kant.
102. Introduction to Ethics (3)
Analysis and discussion of concepts in moral discourse; investigation of
the nature of moral reasoning and of claims to moral knowledge.
103. Problems of Philosophy (3)
Maximum total credit 6 units. Prerequisite: 6 units of philosophy. Undergraduate
seminar. Investigation of an important problem in human thought, as selected
by the staff.
110. Symbolic Logic I (3) (Same as Math 110)
Prerequisite: Math 75 or permission of instructor. Rigorous development
of deduction; 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.
130. Introduction to Aesthetics (3)
Aesthetics in relation to other fields of philosophic study; meanings
of beauty and their application to the major arts.
135. Contemporary Philosophy (3) \
Prerequisite: 3 units of philosophy. Principles of contemporary science,
art, morality, and politics as presented by influential philosophers and
philosophical movements of this century.
140. Philosophy of Religion (3)
Prerequisite: 3 units of philosophy. Theories of religious knowledge, religious
values, the concept of God, and the problem of evil.
150. Plato and Aristotle (3)
Prerequisite: Philos 1 or 10A. Selections from dialogues of Plato and from
Aristotle's works on logic, ethics, politics, psychology, poetics, and metaphysics.
183. Living Philosophies in World Literature (3)
(See Engl 183)
190. Independent Study (1-5)
192. Theory of Language (3) (Same as Engl 192)
The study of language viewed as containing the origin and the solution of
philosophical disputes.
199. College Honors Courses: Great Books (1-6)
May not apply on philosophy major. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Independent reading of selected great books in the sciences and the humanities;
discussion with interdepartmental faculty group.
200. Foundations of Mathematics (3)
(See Math 200)