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PHIL

16 courses with the subject PHIL, 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.

PHIL 101Introduction to Philosophy

Fundamental issues in philosophy. Prerequisite: none. Breadth and Proficiency category: Philosophy and Religious Studies

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: stac.edu

PHIL 102Logic and Critical Thinking

Methods for distinguishing good from bad reasoning. Prerequisite: none. Breadth and Proficiency category: Philosophy and Religious Studies

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: stac.edu

PHIL 200Special Problems

Offered occasionally. Topics vary with each offering. Prerequisite: none. Breadth and Proficiency category: Philosophy and Religious Studies

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: stac.edu

PHIL 203Philosophy of the Human Person

Development of themes concerning the nature of man such as determinism and materialism.

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: stac.edu
Prerequisite: none. Breadth and Proficiency category: Philosophy and Religious Studies

PHIL 206Ancient and Medieval Philosophy

The development of philosophic thought from its origins in Greece to the end of the Middle Ages.

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: stac.edu
Prerequisite: none. Breadth and Proficiency category: Philosophy and Religious Studies

PHIL 207Philosophy of the Modern Era

This course traces the main developments in philosophic thought from the 17th to the mid-19th century. Prerequisite: none. Breadth and Proficiency category: Philosophy and Religious Studies

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: stac.edu

PHIL 209History of Ethics

A chronological exploration of major ethical theories in Western thought, beginning with the Greeks and moving through contemporary thought. Competing visions of ideal social justice will be examined, from theologically motivated worldviews, through utilitarianism, Marxism, and Rawlsian liberalism. Prerequisite: none. Breadth and Proficiency category: Philosophy and

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: stac.edu

PHIL 303Philosophy of Religion

(Also offered as RELS 301) Development of the philosophical issues raised by religious belief such as the existence of God, the problem of evil, and the nature of faith. Prerequisite: One 100- or 200- level philosophy course or permission of instructor. 132

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: stac.edu
Alias: RELS 301

PHIL 304Political Philosophy

Our political institutions and practices are the result of our thinking over several millennia about the type of political organization which has the best justification given our competing interests, differing values, and foundational moral principles. This course is intended to give an historical understanding of the developing intellectual process that has resulted in the debates we are still having concerning our political institutions and practices. Prerequisite: One 100- or 200- level philosophy course or permission of instructor.

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: stac.edu

PHIL 308Scholasticism

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: stac.edu

PHIL 310Philosophy of Knowing and Being

A study of the nature and scope of knowledge and of the nature of reality. Prerequisite: One 100 level philosophy course or permission of instructor. Prerequisite: One 100- or 200- level philosophy course or permission of instructor.

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: stac.edu

PHIL 315Bioethics

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: stac.edu

PHIL 375HEthical Choices for the 21st Century

The application of ethical theory and critical analysis in the establishment of well- reasoned personal positions on timely issues. Among the topics to be considered are abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty, justice, sexual morality, reverse discrimination and animal rights. (Honors

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: stac.edu

PHIL 376HEthical Issues in the World Economy

(Also offered as BUSA 376 and ECON 376) Ethical implications of the global economy. The philosophical basis for contemporary ethical theories and the application of ethical theories to moral decisions made in world economics. Ethical analysis of specific practices and cases in international business and industry and related governmental policies. (Honors Program students only.)

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: stac.edu
Alias: BUSA 376

PHIL 401Existentialism

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: stac.edu

PHIL 402Contemporary Philosophy

Development of major themes in the late 19th and 20th century philosophy such as pragmatism and the role of linguistic analysis. Prerequisite: One 100- or 200- level philosophy course or permission of instructor.

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: stac.edu

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