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20 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 111Introduction to Philosophy (GE)3

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

PHIL 112Introduction: Ethics and Society (GE)3

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

PHIL 115Wicked Problems (GE)3

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

PHIL 213Critical Reasoning and Argumentation (GE)3

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

PHIL 215Healthcare Ethics (GE)3

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

PHIL 216History of Philosophy: Ancient to Medieval (GE)3

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

PHIL 217Modern Philosophy: Renaissance to the Present (GE)3

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

PHIL 218Film and Philosophy (GE)3

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

PHIL 219Environmental Ethics (GE)3

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

PHIL 290Selected Issues in Philosophy1-3

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

PHIL 310Professional Ethics (WI) (GE)3

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

PHIL 320Philosophy of Mind and Metaphysics3

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Three hours of philosophy. Examines basic theories of reality such as materialism, idealism, and dualism. Among the philosophical issues addressed are the following: the nature of mind, the mind-body problem, free will and determinism, the nature of space and time, and proofs concerning the existence of God. REAL Area E

PHIL 342Philosophy, Science, and Values (WI)3

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: One Philosophy course at the 100 or 200-level, or consent of the Instructor. The course examines features of the relation between science and values. Topics may include ethical and social obligations of scientists, role of value judgements in scientific practice, and influence of social and political values on science and scientists. REAL Area E Cornerstone WI

PHIL 350Philosophy of Religion (GE)3

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Three hours of philosophy or religious studies. Examines major approaches to the philosophical understanding of religion. It investigates a number of specific issues within contemporary philosophy of religion such as those of religious “truth, faith,” and “experience.” REAL Area E

PHIL 375Philosophy of Law3

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Three hours of philosophy. Examines the central historical and contemporary issues in the philosophy of law. Includes an in-depth study of the central conceptual problems with philosophy of law today, the historical development of the concept of law in Western thought, and the unique issues that arise when the rule of law is envisioned on a planetary scale.

PHIL 385Social and Political Philosophy (GE)3

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

PHIL 430Advanced Healthcare Ethics3

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

PHIL 488Final Honors Project3

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, and minimum of 3.5 GPA in all courses and in philosophy. Project and topic to be determined by the student, the faculty member with whom the student works, and the department. In order to receive honors credit, the student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project.

PHIL 490Philosophy Internship3-12

Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 12
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: 18 hours of Philosophy; junior or senior standing; minimum 3.0 GPA in major; approval of the department chairperson. Offers an opportunity through experiential learning to apply Philosophy skills in a career-oriented atmosphere. The internship consists of a one or two semester placement with a business, governmental agency, or service organization interested in utilizing a philosophy background and critical and analytic thinking skills, research and writing skills, and knowledge of issues addressed in the study of philosophy.

PHIL 498Independent Study1-6

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Subject: PHIL
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

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