33 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 200Pursuits of Happiness3
This course will explore the philosophical, political, and economic convictions that resulted in the American ideal and recognition of a divinely endowed right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
A survey of the evidences for the central truths of Christianity; the existence of God, the deity and resurrection of Christ and the authority and truth of the Bible
A study of Hindu, Buddhist and Confucian philosophical systems. The student will explore the basic logics employed in these systems, as well as the structure of their content.
This course explores the memoirs of Marxist and socialist dissenters specifically emphasizing the persecution of religious, social, and economic dissidents in the modern world.
Prerequisite: PHIL 201 or PHIL 210 or PHIL 240 or PHIL 301 or PHIL 302 or PHIL 303 or PHIL 310 or PHIL 346 or PHIL 350 or PHIL 360 or PHIL 380 or PHIL 429 or PHIL 465 or PHIL 468
An integrative studies course examining Augustine's life and thought within his times, culture and context, integrating disciplines such as philosophy, theology, history, and literature. Students will explore various primary texts, investigating Augustine's theories regarding free will, predestination, the inner desire for God, signs and signification as philosophical concepts, the nature of truth, just war theory, good and evil, time and eternity, the nature of God and perfection, and interpretation theory.
Prerequisite: PHIL 201 or PHIL 210 or PHIL 240 or PHIL 301 or PHIL 302 or PHIL 303 or PHIL 310 or PHIL 346 or PHIL 350 or PHIL 360 or PHIL 380 or PHIL 429 or PHIL 465 or PHIL 468
Prerequisite: PHIL 201 or PHIL 210 or PHIL 240 or PHIL 301 or PHIL 302 or PHIL 303 or PHIL 310 or PHIL 346 or PHIL 350 or PHIL 360 or PHIL 380 or PHIL 429 or PHIL 465 or PHIL 468
A study of the contributions to philosophy and Christian thought of C.S. Lewis. Special attention is given to his biography, early life and conversion, academic development, methods of critical thought, defense of the faith, arguments in favor of theism, poetry, mythopoeic literature, science fiction, as well as many contributions not usually associated with Lewis's popularity and recognition. Contemporary and recent literature on Lewis will be critically examined.
This is a study of the contributions to philosophy and Christian thought in the writing of J.R R. Tolkien. The course will examine the implicit power of story in the major and minor works of J.R.R. Tolkien. In addition to exploring themes of identity, heroism, good and evil, and other moral virtues in Tolkien's mythical and short story writings, we will consider the influences of Tolkien's mythology and historical fiction in popular culture. While there will be some literary analysis throughout the course, most of the seminar will discuss the influence of mythology (i.e., the concept of eucatastrophe and sub-creation in fairy stories [i.e., fantasy], and the implicit power of language, virtue and free-will behind the worldview of Middle-earth).
Prerequisite: PHIL 201 or PHIL 210 or PHIL 240 or PHIL 301 or PHIL 302 or PHIL 303 or PHIL 310 or PHIL 346 or PHIL 350 or PHIL 360 or PHIL 380 or PHIL 429 or PHIL 465 or PHIL 468
This course provides an overview of ideas, concepts, problems, movements, and individuals in the various phases of the history of modern philosophy. Attention is paid to primary texts and classical and contemporary secondary literature.
This course focuses on topics, movements, and specific individuals in the field of philosophy from the twentieth century to the present. Special emphasis is placed on the critical evaluation of recent articles and/or monographs.
An examination of how the problem of evil arises along with some of the major historical and contemporary solutions. The course attempts to evaluate the current status of the debate and to construct a theodicy which is both theologically and philosophically acceptable.
Designed for the advanced student in good standing who has demonstrated an ability to work independently. The student will work with the instructor in developing a proposal for guided research in a specified area of philosophy.
Designed for the advanced student in good standing who has demonstrated an ability to work independently. The student will work with the instructor in developing a proposal for guided research in a specified area of philosophy.
An intensive study in a specific subject of philosophy. This course allows variation in the approach and content of the regular curriculum and often will be used by visiting professors.
