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PHI

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

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PHI

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

This course serves as an introduction to the academic study of religion, providing an overview of major world religions and an analysis of their cultural contexts. Students will examine critical issues that arise in the comparative study of religions, exploring various theories acros ideological and disciplinary lines, including philosophy, religious studies, theology, historical analysis, cultural studies, peace studies, gender studies, sociology, and anthropology. The class will investigate the religious dimension of human experience, focusing on the language, attitudes, images, myths, metaphors, symbols, and rituals associated with the history and practice of religion. Additionally, students will explore how individuals, both men and women, throughout history and across different cultures, have lived out and expressed their religious faith in relation to the sacred. This course aims to develop essential research skills. Gen Ed Attribute: Writing Emphasis Distance education offering may be available.

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PHI

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

0-4

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A critical examination of traditional and contemporary aesthetic theories from diverse cultural perspectives to extend students' thinking about the "concept" as well as the "experience" of art. Visual and literary arts are emphasized, as well as how to live a more artful life. Gen Ed Attribute: Interdisciplinary

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PHI

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Ethics requirement 2 Distributed Disciplinary Foundations Science requirement 1

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PHI

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2

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2

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Introduction to deductive and inductive logic, with emphasis on classical syllogistic and symbolic logic. Topics include arguments, categorical propositions and classes, immediate inferences, Venn diagrams, rules of syllogism propositional functions, truth tables and predicate logic. Distance education offering may be available.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Transfer Credits

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PHI

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1

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10

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Discussion and analysis of contemporary philosophical issues. The topic varies from semester to semester. Gen Ed Attribute: Humanities Distributive s Repeatable for credit.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

This course employs philosophy to explore the issues of race, racism, and the problems of racial injustice in contemporary society. We cannot avoid the question of race in our lives today; it is central to many issues about justice and ethics, as well as our identities and lived experiences. Although conversations about race and racism are not easy and can evoke strong emotions, they are crucial. This course aims to help students develop competence in talking about race issues in productive and enlightened ways by grounding discussions in philosophy, while also imagining ways to achieve racial justice in society. Gen Ed Attribute: Speaking Emphasis

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

This course serves as an introduction to Indigenous thought with an emphasis on Lenape philosophy. West Chester University occupies the land of the Lenape. This land, known as Lënapehòkink (Lenapehoking), is the source of Lenape beliefs, practices, and stories. As such, throughout the course students will be reading Lenape stories, while also focusing on Lenape history and culture to provide context for the ideas and morals found in those stories. They will begin with some articles on general themes that are common in Indigenous thought. Then, since they are on Lënapehòkink, students will focus on the history and stories of the Lenape whose descendants are now members of the Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, and Stockbridge-Munsee Community in the U.S. and the Delaware Nation at Moraviantown, Munsee-Delaware Nation, and Six Nations of the Grand River in Canada. Gen Ed Attribute: Speaking Emphasis

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

s This course is designed to introduce students to philosophies of India through the study of philosophical and religious texts and key concepts of Indian philosophies, and serves to foster interest in philosophy in general and in Eastern philosophies in particular with understanding of the geographical, historical and cultural particularities of India. Topics include reality, knowledge, self, right and wrong, non-attachment, the meaning of life, death, and aesthetics. This course examines the history, practices, and basic tenets of philosophies of India. Through the comparative study of the classical philosophies of India, students will examine such philosophical issues as the nature of reality, the self, knowledge, ethics, society, the good life, and enlightenment in writings associated with Vedas, the Upanisads, Jainism, the Bhagavad Gita, and Buddha. It also offers students an alternative to Western perspectives.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course offers an overview of classical East Asian philosophies and religions. This course will aim to contextualize the three major religious traditions of northeast Asia (Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism) within a philosophical-cultural common sense view that seeks religious meaning and values within constantly changing webs of relationality. This course offers students an alternative to Western perspectives. The discussion topics include, but are not limited to, Yijing, Dao De Jing, Yin-Yang, Zen Buddhism, Donghak, Korean Shamanism, Shinto, East-Asian Arts and Medicine, etc. 495

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

An introduction to the three major monotheistic traditions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Exploring their earliest heritage including founders, scriptures, early institutions, and practice it will then address how these traditions were preserved, re-invigorated, and sometimes transformed in response to social change and political upheaval. Gen Ed Attribute: Humanities Distributive Distance education offering may be available.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

An examination of the concepts of violence and nonviolence, especially as seen by recent thinkers. The course attempts to link theory with practice by considering the contributions of Tolstoy, Gandhi, Thoreau, and other philosophers, religious thinkers, and activists. Gen Ed Attribute: Humanities Distributive

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A survey of the major figures of ancient philosophy, from the pre-Socratic period through Plato, Aristotle, the Epicureans, and Stoics, to the Skeptics and Neo-Platonists.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

From Descartes to Hegel. The social, political, and scientific impact of the philosophers. Gen Ed Attribute: German Culture Cluster

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

This course helps students understand and discuss philosophy, film, and how the two disciplines intersect. Students' critical thinking skills will improve as they use film theory and terminology to decipher key philosophical texts, and vice versa. Gen Ed Attribute: Diverse Communities, Humanities Distributive

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

An exploration of the religious, philosophical, and scientific perspectives on animals, animal treatment, and animal use, including arguments for vegetarian/veganism and of activist groups. Gen Ed Attribute: Humanities Distributive

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This class surveys some major ethical theories and applies them to 15 cases published by the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl, in preparation for competing in the Northeastern Regional in November. Ethics Bowl cases are drawn from recent news stories and typically involve a wide spectrum of ethical concerns including environmental and sustainability issues, animal rights, economic justice, civil rights, and reproductive rights. Repeatable for credit.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Discussion of the analysis of meaning given by various disciplines, including philosophy, psychology, linguistics, communication studies, and the arts. Gen Ed Attribute: Interdisciplinary, Writing Emphasis

Subject

PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Philosophical examination of major social debates (e.g. abortion, human cloning, war, and violence) and their relation to race, class, gender, etc. Gen Ed Attribute: Writing Emphasis

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A course in recent and current philosophies and philosophers from various traditions. Gen Ed Attribute: Humanities Distributive Repeatable for credit.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

What is the legitimate role of the state? How do we preserve liberty, equality, and produce a distribution of burdens and benefits in society? To begin to answer these sorts of questions, this course examines philosophical texts on politics from thinkers such as Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Jefferson, Thoreau, Mill and Marx.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Diverse Communities requirement 3 4 Ethics requirement 3 3 Distributed Disciplinary Foundations 3 Science requirement 1 6-8 2026-2027 CATALOG - UNDERGRADUATE

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PHI

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5

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5

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

The study of philosophical concepts and ethical criteria as applied to business practices. Through case studies and scholarly contributions, the course will cover issues such as the ethical nature of the free market system, foreign outsourcing, issues around environmental impact of business, consumer rights, worker rights and job discrimination, and more. Gen Ed Attribute: Diverse Communities 496

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

An exploration of how the beliefs and practices of major world religions have both hampered s, and enhanced women's lives. Particular attention will be paid to often marginalized voices of women from within these traditions. Gen Ed Attribute: Diverse Communities

Subject

PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course provides a structured and supervised work experience in philosophy for upper-level students. Students must apply to the department Internship Director and receive approval to be admitted.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course focuses on the development of contemporary feminist theoretical constructs, beginning in the 1970s. Students will study classic feminist theories and ideas from this period. They will use a feminist pedagogy which emphasizes learning that is collaborative and student-centered. We value participatory, experiential, diverse, and student-centered knowledge production. Because we believe that students serve as sources of knowledge for themselves and each other, we encourage students to take initiative in and responsibility for the learning process.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course is an introduction to the study of Queer Theory, as both a discipline and a form of political resistance. Queer theory is, in a very basic nutshell, the study of identities that exist outside of rigid binary categories. For this reason, we must understand queer theory as separate from, even if closely aligned with, GLBT or sexuality studies. Queerness, in this context, does not refer to sexuality and gender, but to any identity rejected by or resistant to normative, binary categories. Thus, this course utilizes a "queer" approach (drawing on feminist, race, sexuality, psychoanalytic, literary, etc.) to ask fundamental questions about our identities (whether sexuality, gender, race, class, nationality, etc.) and how our identities are determined by and resistant to social regulation.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Topic to be approved by supervising faculty member. Requires approval of Department Chair. Repeatable for credit.

Subject

PHI

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1

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

An inquiry into the meaning, interpretations and function of ethical theory in our lives. The course will explore some combination of classic, modern and contemporary ethical theories. PHI 412 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHI 101 or PHI 180, with a minimum grade of D-; and a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Religion and religious experience as viewed by major western thinkers. Concepts of God, immorality, religious knowledge, evil, miracles, and science and religion.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

An exploration of important texts in 19th century and 20th century existentialism and their influence on contemporary currents in philosophy and social sciences.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Consideration of the philosophical foundations of law. Topics may include the nature of law and its' relation to rights, liberties, duties, liability, and responsibility, and privacy; the nature of judicial reasoning; concepts of responsibility and liability; theories of punishment; causation in the law; discrimination and equality; the relation of law and morality; civil disobedience.

Subject

PHI

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Total Minimum Credits Required A grade of C- or better is required in all courses. To graduate wit Minor in Interdisciplinary Neuroscience, students must maintain a GPA of 2.00 in the minor courses. . 180

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PHI

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1

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1

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course guides students through an in-depth study of African-American Philosophy with a focus on three critical areas: (1) philosophical anthropology, (2) liberation/insurrection, and (3) Black existentialism. In the first unit, students consider race and the color-blind principle against the backdrop of liberalism and how this has impacted public policy. They also cover social, political and economic dimensions of African-American philosophy. In the second unit, students will study key works in critical race theory, and this may include some of the judicial opinions and speeches of the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. The final unit explores Black existentialism and the work of such philosophers as George Yancy. Some knowledge of moral and political philosophy (utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, the social contract, etc.) is helpful for this course.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

3-6 PHY 205 Cellular and Molecular Biophysics 3 6 PHY 310 Intermediate Physics Lab: Experimental Methods & 3 6 Scientific Communication 3 PHY 455 Advanced Physics Lab: Experimental Methods & 3 3 Scientific Communication 3 PLN 214 Introduction to Planning 3 3 PLN 322 Land Development Controls 3 3 PSC 317 Contemporary International Relations 3 3 PSC 322 Public Opinion, Media and Politics 3 3 PSC 356 US Social Policy 3 3 PSY 215 Liberation Psychology: Sustaining Community 3 3 Change 3 PSY 400 Senior Seminar in Psychology 3 3 RUX 215 Liberation Psychology: Sustaining Community 3

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course explores contemporary environmental issues from the perspectives of different religious traditions through a postcolonial interreligious lens. We will compare spiritual and religious views of the ecosystem, its meaning, and its relation to human beings. Students will be asked to critically examine these efforts and also explore issues of environmental injustice. Furthermore, this course introduces postcolonial ecocriticism that promises to make new contributions to the analysis of how imperialism, colonialism, and neocolonialism create basic conditions of inequality between the colonizer and the colonized. This high level online course is offered for both graduate and undergraduate students.

Subject

PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Study of arguments and principles surrounding moral questions about the environment. Who and what dissolves moral consideration? What if our obligations to the environment and human beings conflict? Do animals have rights?

Subject

PHI

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

An examination of theories of human rights and the bearing of these theories on public policy issues such as legitimacy of war and terrorism, economic justice, and whether future generations have rights. Topics include whether there are basic human rights, and if so, what they are, what is there nature or basis, and what arguments can be brought to bear upon these questions.

Subject

PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

An intensive study of the major works of one philosophical system, emphasizing comparison with other views. Required of all philosophy majors.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

An introduction to graduate work in Philosophy, emphasizing philosophical methodologies and current professional practices in the field.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course involves the study of the branch of philosophy called ethics, and will pay specific attention to the development of ethical ideas and approaches in Western thought throughout its' history. The course will cover some of the major contributions to moral thought by Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Kant, and Mill, as well as other vital figures. These figures will cover the four major ethical approaches of Virtue Theory, Natural Law Theory, Deontology, and Consequentialism. Restricted to those with minimal preparation in Philosophy. Distance education offering may be available.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

An inquiry into the meaning, interpretations, and function of ethical theory in our lives. The course will explore some combinations of classic, modern, and contemporary ethical theories.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

History of aesthetics, as seen in classic interpretations. Psychological and sociological origins o art; the role of art works in the enrichment of life.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Dominant trends in religious philosophy of the Western world. Religious language, reason and faith, science, the nature of man, the existence of God, and mysticism.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Background and themes of current existentialism, as reflected in Kierkegaard, Jaspers, Marcel, Heidegger, and Sartre. Evaluation of existentialism and its impact on contemporary literature, drama, art, and society.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

The human mind, according to representative views. Presuppositions and implications, both scientific and philosophic, traced and analyzed. The mind-body problem, perception, memory, and the implications of depth psychology.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Consideration of the philosophical foundations of law. Topics may include the nature of law and its' relation to rights, liberties, duties, liability, and responsibility, and privacy; the nature of judicial reasoning; concepts of responsibility and liability; theories of punishment; causation in the law; discrimination and equality; the relation of law and morality; civil disobedience.

Subject

PHI

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

The course begins with case studies in science and derives general principles from them. Scientific law, analogy, models, variant theories, confirmation, and interpretation.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the major issues in contemporary analytic epistemology. Though epistemology has a long history in philosophy, contemporary epistemology has brought the modern scientific worldview and psychological accounts of the mind to bear on articulating the nature and justification of knowledge and belief. Moreover, in the 20th century many philosophers began to investigate the social factors (including race and gender) and values on our understanding of knowledge. Among the topics we will examine are skepticism, epistemic contextualism, defining knowledge, foundationalism, and coherentism, epistemic externalism, naturalized epistemology, and feminist and social epistemology.

Subject

PHI

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course guides students through an in-depth study of African-American philosophy with a focus on three critical areas: (1) philosophical anthropology, (2) liberation/insurrection, and (3) Black existentialism. In the first unit, students consider race and the color-blind principle against the backdrop of liberalism and how this has impacted public policy. They also cover social, political, and economic dimensions of African-American philosophy. In the second unit, students will study key works in critical race theory and this may include some of the judicial opinions and speeches of the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. The final unit explores Black existentialism and the work of such philosophers as George Yancy. Some knowledge of moral and political philosophy (utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, the social contract, etc.) is helpful for this course.

Subject

PHI

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3

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3

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course examines central figures, concepts, and classic teachings of Asian philosophies and religions, providing an understanding of Asian culture, religions, and cosmology while challenging Western assumptions.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course explores contemporary environmental issues from the perspectives of different religious traditions through a postcolonial interreligious lens. We will compare spiritual and religious views of the ecosystem, its meaning, and its relation to human beings. Students will be asked to critically examine these efforts and also explore issues of environmental injustice. Furthermore, this course introduces postcolonial ecocriticism that promises to make new contributions to the analysis of how imperialism, colonialism, and neocolonialism create basic conditions of inequality between the colonizer and the colonized. This high level online course is offered for both graduate and undergraduate students.

Subject

PHI

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Philosophical analysis of ethical issues in medicine, research and biotechnology.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Examination of ethical theory and its application to issues in business and management. PHI 580 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHI 512, with a minimum grade of C-.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

An examination of theories of human rights and the bearing of these theories on public policy issues such as legitimacy of war and terrorism, economic justice, and whether future generations have rights. Topics include whether there are basic human rights, and if so, what they are, what is there nature or basis, and what arguments can be brought to bear upon these questions.

Subject

PHI

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Topic to be approved by supervising faculty member. Requires approval of Graduate Coordinator and Department Chair.

Subject

PHI

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Catalog

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Basic concepts of the philosophic enterprise: form, matter, the categories, cause, and purpose. Relation of premises to method and conclusions. Rival theories are compared for justification and adequacy.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

This course is intended to guide a student through the early stages of writing a graduate thesis. Under the direction of their faculty adviser, the student completes the requirements to establish the necessary research foundation. This course will include 1) selection of a appropriately narrow topics, 2) a comprehensive literature review, and 3) drafting a formal thesis proposal.

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PHI

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Thesis

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PHI

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3

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6

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Credits

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

2026-2027 Catalog

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Study and evaluation of the major works of one philosopher, such as Plato, Aquinas, Kant, or Wittgenstein. Repeatable for credit.

Subject

PHI

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Transfer Credits

Subject

PHI

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

9

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu