7 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 3:3:0
Classic philosophical problems are examined through classroom discussions and a wide range of historical readings. The foundations of Western philosophical thought are explored from such thinkers as Socrates, Descartes, Nietzsche and Martin Luther King, Jr. Prerequisite: Completion of all reading courses required by the College’s Testing and Placement Program and eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101. (H&A)
Classic philosophical problems are examined through classroom discussions and a wide range of historical readings. The foundations of Western philosophical thought are explored from such thinkers as Socrates, Descartes, Nietzsche, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Using a seminar and discussion-based approach, this course encourages independent, creative and critical inquiry and prepares students for the practical application of information by emphasizing effective research strategies and technologies congruent with the field of study. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and
Learning to think clearly by examining the logical principles of right reasoning. Practice in creating valid inductive and deductive arguments and spotting arguments and misleading ploys increases the student’s powers of writing, speaking, and critical thinking. (H&A)
Explores the central beliefs of the major world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This course addresses the varieties of religious experience from both Eastern and Western cultural traditions with an emphasis upon the similarities and differences among their major teachings. (H&A)
Investigates the conceptual structures and methods used in scientific thinking. This course presents the logic of scientific assumptions, theories, and laws and shows the relationship between scientific facts and ethical values in a global setting.
Everyday moral problems are investigated through the insights of Aristotle, Kant, Mill, Sartre, and other philosophers to help students form their own philosophies of life. (H&A)
Everyday moral problems are investigated through the insights of Aristotle, Kant, Mill, Sartre, and other philosophers to help students form their own philosophies of life. Using a seminar or discussion-based approach, this course encourages independent, creative and critical inquiry and prepares students for the practical application of information by emphasizing effective research strategies and technologies congruent with the field of study. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of the College Testing and
