8 courses with the subject PHL, 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.
PHL 101INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY3
Explores fundamental philosophical questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, and human experience. Students examine major philosophical traditions, critical reasoning, and key thinkers from ancient to contemporary philosophy. The course develops analytical skills by investigating foundational questions about reality, morality, consciousness, and the human condition through reading, discussion, and Socratic methodology.
Introduces systematic approaches to analytical reasoning and critical thinking. Students develop skills to evaluate arguments, distinguish between fact and opinion, and analyze complex information across multiple disciplines. The course emphasizes logical reasoning, evidence-based analysis, and effective communication strategies. Students learn to deconstruct arguments, recognize cognitive biases, and construct well-reasoned, objective perspectives.
Examines fundamental ethical theories and approaches to moral reasoning. Students critically analyze normative ethical frameworks, exploring perspectives on moral judgements, individual and societal moral challenges, and complex ethical dilemmas. The course investigates the major philosophical traditions of moral philosophy, developing skills in ethical reasoning, argumentation, and critical moral assessment across diverse contemporary contexts. 192 westmoreland.edu
Explores citizenship and social responsibility in the digital age, exploring the evolving nature of civic participation through traditional and emerging technological and social platforms. Students critically analyze the rights and obligations of citizens in a technology-driven democracy, investigating digital literacy, online activism, misinformation, and privacy challenges within an interconnected global context.
Introduces principles of rational reasoning through systematic analysis of deductive and inductive logic. Students develop analytical skills by examining symbolic propositional and predicate logic, logical inference, argument structure, and formal proof techniques. The course emphasizes critical thinking, precise language use, and methodical approaches to evaluating reasoning and constructing valid arguments.
Examines complex ethical challenges in healthcare and biomedical sciences through rigorous analysis of fundamental ethical theories. Students critically investigate contemporary medical dilemmas, including genetic engineering, end-of-life care, medical research ethics, and technological interventions in human health. The course develops analytical skills for navigating moral complexities in scientific and clinical decision-making.
Critically examines ethical challenges in contemporary business environments, exploring normative ethical theories and their practical applications. Students analyze complex issues including corporate social responsibility, governmental regulation, organizational decision-making, workplace integrity, professional conduct, and the intersection of business practices with moral reasoning. The course develops analytical skills for navigating ethical dilemmas in professional settings.
TO THE PRESENT 3-0-3 This course introduces students to the central ideas, thinkers, and debates that have shaped political thought from classical to modern times. Topics may include concepts of justice, liberty, equality, democracy, and power, as well as competing thinking and analytical skills through reading, discussion, and application of political theory to contemporary issues. Cross-listed as POL 210.
