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PHIL

3 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 201Introduction to Philosophy3

(3 lecture) Course Description This course involves a presentation of major terms in philosophy, a history of man’s thought from the ancients to the present, a presentation of ancient and modern philosophers, and an examination of pressing social problems of modern man. This course meets the General Education competency of Values, Ethics, and Diverse Perspectives (VE). Text Fieser, James and Norman Lillegard. A Historical Introduction to Philosophy . Oxford University Press, 2002. Objectives

Subject
PHIL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
BC3 Academic Catalog: 2026-2027
Source
academic-catalog.bc3.edu
PHIL 208Ethics3

(3 lecture) Course Description This course focuses upon various criteria for determining ethical practices. Although philosophical in nature, the course draws upon literature, history, religion, politics, psychology, and sociology in seeking personal, social, and professional ethics to find order. The terms “good” and “right” are discussed in the decision-making process. This course meets the General Education competency of Values, Ethics, and Diverse Perspectives (VE). Text Cahn, Steven M. and Andrew T. Forcehimes. Exploring Moral Problems: An Introductory Anthology . Oxford UP, 2018. Objectives

Subject
PHIL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
BC3 Academic Catalog: 2026-2027
Source
academic-catalog.bc3.edu
PHIL 215Introduction to Religions of the World3

(3 lecture) Course Description This course will introduce students to the major religions of the world. Students will study the historical origins of these religions as well as the development of their doctrines and practices and thus gain an informed perspective on how religion shapes the world today. This course meets the General Education competency of Values, Ethics, and Diverse Perspective (VE). Prerequisite ENGL 101. Text Malloy, Michael. Experiencing the World’s Religions + Connect Access Card. 8th ed ., McGraw-Hill College, 2021. Objectives

Subject
PHIL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
BC3 Academic Catalog: 2026-2027
Source
academic-catalog.bc3.edu

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