13 courses with the subject PHI, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PHI 100Critical Thinking
Applicable to a wide range of subject areas, this course is designed to help students develop the skills of thinking, reading, and writing critically, including the ability to recognize, evaluate, and formulate various kinds of arguments. Students will analyze claims according to evidence, learn about the forms of deductive and inductive reasoning, understand the nature of scientific theories, and study obstacles to reasoning. They will also assess sources of information, such as expert opinion, polls, news media, and the Internet. Prerequisite(s): EGL 101 with a grade of C- or higher. Page 266 • Course Index • 2026-202 Credits: Credits:3 (3,0) e
An introduction to concepts in philosophy, law, and citizenship and their interrelationship. Ancient and modern thinkers in each field are discussed. Emphasis is on the application of theory to everyday life through citizen apprenticeship. Course Offered: Fall, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This course is an introduction to social and political philosophy. Students will encounter concepts as practical tools for modern citizenship and guides to understanding and critiquing the worlds in which they live. The aim of this course is a more reflective political life, a sophisticated awareness of social and cultural issues, and an understanding of and appreciation for social and political concepts. NOTE: Students cannot earn credit for PHI 110 and PHI 110*D PHI 110*D can be used to fulfill the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice requirement. Prerequisite(s): EGL 101 Course Offered: Fall Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
This course will introduce students to the basic questions, concepts, theories, and methods of moral philosophy as well as teach students how to apply moral philosophy to contemporary issues. The relationship between ethics and other branches of philosophy will also be discussed. NOTE: Students cannot earn credit for PHI 205 and PHI 205H PHI 205H is for students in the Honors Program. Prerequisite(s): EGL 102 with a grade of C or higher Course Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
An examination of ethical theories including relativism, determinism, and the concept of duty, and the application of these theories to contemporary problems. The place of ethics in relation to other branches of philosophy and the role of religion in shaping ethical theory are also discussed. NOTE: Students cannot earn credit for PHI 205H and PHI 205 PHI 205H is for students in the Honors Program. Prerequisites: EGL 102 (with passing grade of C or better); Restricted to students in the Honors Program. Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
An examination of ethical issues that arise in business and how these issues can be resolved. Various principles of ethical theory are analyzed and applied to particular business situations. Prerequisite(s): EGL 102 with a grade of C or higher Course Offered: Fall, Summer Credits: (3,0) 7 College Catalog
Logic is an introductory course in reasoning offered by the English/ Humanities Department. Topics to be considered include: logic and its essential role in the expression of ideas; the definition of logic: kinds of logic, e.g., informal, formal, symbolic; the role of logic in relation to the other fields of philosophy, and to the fields of the social and natural sciences. Other topics: valid categorical syllogisms, syntactic and semantic concepts of proof, reasoning with classes, Venn diagrams, reasoning with propositions, propositional logic, paradox analysis and heuristics- how to think of new ideas and how to solve problems. Prerequisite(s): EGL 101 Course Offered: Fall, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This course allows students to explore intensively a major philosophical period, author or theme. The subject for each semester will be determined prior to registration. Possible topics include: Bioethics, Philosophy of Religion; Philosophy of Africa. Short papers involving secondary research will be required. Prerequisite(s): EGL 102 with a grade of C or higher Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This course introduces students to the history of philosophy through cinema. Philosophical texts will be paired with films that explore philosophical questions or themes. This course also considers how film provides a creative and enjoyable public medium for the discussion of philosophical theories and ideas. Prerequisite(s): EGL 101 and EGL 102 all with a grade of C or higher Course Offered: Fall Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
A philosophical overview of developments in science and technology, showing their impact on general culture. Some highlights include the early separation of religion and philosophy, the role of mathematics in culture, the beginnings of modern science in the works of Galileo, Descartes, Leibniz and Newton, and contemporary revolutions in science and technology. Prerequisite(s): One semester of science and EGL 102 with a grade of C or higher Course Offered: Fall, Summer Credits: Credits:3 (3,0) PHYSICS AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE (PHY)
