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44 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 105Introductory Seminar in Philosophy

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Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.rhodes.edu

PHIL 110Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (F2i, F8)

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 200Critical Reasoning (F6)

II. Upper-Level Requirement (1 course, 4 credits) One Philosophy course at the 300-level or above III. Electives (3 courses. 12 credits) Three additional Philosophy courses, with no more than one at the 100-level Note: While not required, Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 105) is recommended for first-year students. Sample Philosophy Electives Include:

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 201Ancient Philosophy

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Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.rhodes.edu

PHIL 203Modern Philosophy4

Credits: An examination of major representatives of Modern Philosophy, focusing on the works of Descartes, Hume, and Kant. Issues to be considered include such things as the nature and role of rationality, the relation of the sensuous and the rational, the exercise of freedom, and the existence of God.

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 210Logic

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Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.rhodes.edu

PHIL 216Philosophy of Law

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Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 217Conflicts of Law and Morality

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 219Foundations of Artificial Intelligence

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Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 220Philosophy of Race and Racism (F8, F9)

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 221Markets, and Morals

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Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.rhodes.edu

PHIL 222Ethics

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Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 225Justice, Equality, and Liberty

PHIL 228: Ethics in Action (2 credits, F11 eligible with one semester of PHIL229)

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 228Ethics in Action2

Credits: Ethics in Action is an intensive applied ethics course that examines real-world moral dilemmas across various domains, including academic integrity (e.g., cheating, plagiarism), personal relationships (e.g., dating, friendship), professional ethics (e.g., medicine, law, engineering), and broader social and political issues (e.g., free speech, gun control, abortion). Students critically analyze contemporary ethical challenges while developing essential skills in public speaking, argumentation, and teamwork. Students enrolled in PHIL 228 may also take the Ethics Bowl Practicum (PHIL 229), which provides hands-on preparation for competitive intercollegiate ethics debates. Those who complete both courses are eligible to represent Rhodes College at regional and national Ethics Bowl competitions. Successful completion of PHIL 228 and 229 (once each) fulfills the F11 credit requirement.

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.rhodes.edu

PHIL 229Ethics Bowl Practicum2

Credits: This practicum prepares students for Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl competitions. Students will develop written and oral arguments based on cases from the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics, used in both regional and national competitions. Through this course, students will critically evaluate applied ethics cases, formulate defensible arguments, and practice public speaking, active listening, and responding thoughtfully to judges’ questions. Practicum participants are eligible to compete on the Rhodes College Ethics Bowl team in APPE’s Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl. Students can earn F11 credit by taking PHIL 228 and 229 (once each) or by completing two semesters of PHIL 229.

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.rhodes.edu

PHIL 230(Environmental Ethics)

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 235Philosophy and Religion

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Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.rhodes.edu

PHIL 250Topics in Philosophy

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Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 301Philosophy, Power, and Politics

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 303Issues in Clinical Bioethics4

Credits: This course introduces students to core debates in biomedical ethics. Each week, a healthcare professional will join the class to discuss an ethical challenge they’ve encountered on the job and invite students to weigh in. In grappling with these cases, students will develop the conceptual and analytical tools necessary for competent moral reasoning in healthcare settings-skills that also provide excellent preparation for the CARS (Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills) section of the MCAT and the Situational Judgment Test. Beyond honing their ethical reasoning abilities, students will gain insight into a wide range of healthcare careers and build connections with local professionals in fields such as pediatric and adult medicine, nursing, genetic counseling, forensic pathology, and clinical ethics consultation.

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.rhodes.edu

PHIL 311Philosophy of Language

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 312Philosophy of the Cognitive Sciences

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Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 315Philosophy of Science

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Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 318Metaphysics

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Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 319Epistemology

Social and Political Philosophy:

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 320The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Elective courses, two of the following numbered 300 or up (8 credits):

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 321Philosophy and Religion

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 322Medical Ethics

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Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 325Ethics of Identity

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Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.rhodes.edu

PHIL 326Sexual Ethics

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 328Philosophy of Mind and Consciousness

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Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 332Animal Ethics (F8)

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 333Existentialism: God, Death, and Meaning

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 345Modern Political Philosophy

III. Electives (5 courses, 20 credits): Five additional Philosophy courses, with the following constraints: No more than two may be at the 100-level At least two must be at the 300–400 level Humanities 201 (Philosophy track) may count as one elective Note: While not required, Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 105) is recommended for first-year students. Sample Philosophy Electives Include:

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 347Children and the State

Approved Classes from Politics & Law

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 355Feminist Philosophy

History of Philosophy:

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 360Philosophy of Death and Dying

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 369Philosophy of Humor

See "Courses of Instruction" for a complete list of Philosophy courses and descriptions. Printed from: https://catalog.rhodes.edu/programs-study/philosophy/requirements-major- philosophy Declaring a Philosophy Major To declare a Philosophy major, students should: 1. Email the Philosophy Department Chair about a major advisor Students may request a specific advisor, especially if there is a professor with whom they have a good relationship and who knows their work; however, final advising assignments are made by the Chair with attention to balance across departmental advising loads. 2. Complete two copies of the Declaration of Major/Degree Requirements form The form is available through Rhodes Express. 3. Write a brief major essay

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 401Advanced Topics

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Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.rhodes.edu

PHIL 460Philosophy Internship

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Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.rhodes.edu

PHIL 475Problems in Philosophy

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Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.rhodes.edu

PHIL 476Problems in Philosophy

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Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.rhodes.edu

PHIL 486Senior Seminar

Note: PHIL 200 and PHIL 222 must be completed at least one semester before

Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.rhodes.edu

PHIL 496Honors Tutorial

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Subject: PHIL
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.rhodes.edu

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