PHLSPHY 1130 3 credits
Introduction to Philosophy
An introduction to basic philosophical questions through a consideration of different types of philosophy as developed by some of history's most influential thinkers and as related to various aspects of human life. GE: HUM. F, S

PHLSPHY 2130 3 credits
Peace Studies: Issues, Ideas and Morality of Nuclear War
A critical study of the literature concerning nuclear, biological and chemical war. Technical, strategic, historical-cultural and philosophical aspects of NBC war and peacemaking given modern technologies will be given careful analysis, interpretation and discussion in lecture/readings/discussion format. GE: HUM. S

PHLSPHY 2230 3 credits
Contemporary World-Views
The course is designed to develop a "global" understanding of the great philosophical and religious traditions of the world. Emphasis will be placed on identifying the distinctive characteristics of each orientation. Further, the course will encourage the expansion of the traditional approach of Western philosophy to include voices from a rich variety of traditions. Each class topic will incorporate this multi-cultural approach to the subject matter. The significance of race, gender, and ethnic orientation will be considered in every segment of material during the course. GE: HUM, IE

PHLSPHY 2330 3 credits
Origins of Western Philosophy
Representative thinkers and the development of different traditions in Western philosophy from the pre-Socratics to the Renaissance. GE: HUM or HP (second course in HP only). F

PHLSPHY 2430 3 credits
Philosophy in the Modern World
The principal thinkers and movements of Western philosophy from the Renaissance into the 20th century. GE: HUM or HP (second course in HP only). S

PHLSPHY 2530 3 credits
Ethics
The major types of theories of right and wrong that underlie moral evaluations. Moral issues in professional context are given specific attention. GE: HUM. F

PHLSPHY 2540 3 credits
Science, Technology and Ethics
Explores the epistemological, ontological, and ethical questions raised by science and technology. Among the topics addressed are: various views of science and the different metaphysical views which are behind them, various views of nature and human nature, and the different kinds of ethics that result from these competing epistemologies and ontologies. P: ENGLISH 1130 and ENGLISH 1230. GE: HUM. F, S

PHLSPHY 2630 3 credits
Logic
An introductory study of the structure of reasoning and argumentation with practical applications in the socio-political sphere, science, and philosophy.

PHLSPHY 2730 3 credits
Introduction to the Old Testament
An introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures including historical background, an introduction to critical analysis and the necessary tools of interpretation, and a survey of its major themes, traditions and thought content. GE: HUM or HP (second course in HP only). F

PHLSPHY 2830 3 credits
Introduction to the New Testament
An introduction to the New Testament including historical background, introduction to the problems and methods of interpretation, and a survey of major themes, traditions and thought content of the New Testament. GE: HUM. S

PHLSPHY 2930 3 credits
Major Traditions in Eastern Religions
An introductory study of Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Islam, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism and Zen, with outlines of their histories, development of their doctrines and consideration of their contributions to the religious thought of the world. GE: HUM, IE

PHLSPHY 2940 3 credits
Special Topics in Philosophy
A critical examination of a major theme, movement, period, philosopher, or philosophical issue. This course is designed for students from any field or major, and does not persuppose an advanced stage of the study of philosophy. GE: HUM

PHLSPHY 3130 3 credits
Philosophy of History
An examination of principal theories regarding what meaning may or may not be discovered in history. P: Three credits in philosophy or consent of instructor. GE: HUM. Alternate S

PHLSPHY 3230 3 credits
Philosophy of Religion
An examination of major interpretations of what religion is and the significance for it of concepts regarding faith and reason, God, the invisible world, evil, and the nature and destiny of persons. P: Three credits in philosophy or consent of instructor. GE: HUM. Alternate F

PHLSPHY 3330 3 credits
Ontology and Ethics
The ontological foundation of ethics in the thought of some major moral philosophers. P: Three credits in philosophy or consent of instructor. GE: HUM

PHLSPHY 3430 3 credits
Social Philosophy: Conscience and the State
Some major efforts of Western people to understand their social existence, focusing upon representative philosophers from Plato to the present. P: Three credits in philosophy or consent of instructor. GE: HUM. Alternate F

PHLSPHY 3530 3 credits
Philosophy's Feminist Future: From Powerism to Personalism
(Cross offered under WOMSTD 3530)
With a focus on major representatives of philosophical thought, this course will examine ideas which have promoted civilization along sexist and racist lines and other ideas which can contribute to the development of a new kind of civilization rooted in a respect for persons. P: Three credits in philosophy, WOMSTD 1130 or consent of instructor. GE: HUM, G. Alternate S

PHLSPHY 3630 3 credits
Philosophy of Law
A critical study of major concepts of law with particular emphasis on how the various notions of law are governed by fundamental views concerning the nature of reality and the individual person. P: Three credits in philosophy, CRIMLJUS 1130 or consent of instructor. GE: HUM. Alternate S

PHLSPHY 3930 3 credits
Religion in the United States
Protestantism, Catholicism, Judaism and other religious movements in America. P: Three credits of 2000-level courses in religious studies, HISTORY 1330, HISTORY 1430 or consent of instructor.

PHLSPHY 4230 3 credits
Seminar in Religious Studies
A critical examination of a major theme, movement, period, writer or leader in the development of world religions. P: Six credits in philosophy or religious studies.

PHLSPHY 4430 3 credits
Seminar in Philosophy
A critical examination of a major theme, movement, period or philosopher in the history of philosophy. This is a seminar designed for students who are majors or minors and who are at an advanced stage of the undergraduate study of philosophy. P: Six credits in philosophy, or consent of instructor. GE: HUM

PHLSPHY 4660 1-8 credits
Cooperative Field Experience
Enhancement of the educational experience through placement of a student with a cooperating agency, business, industry or institution. The nature of the assignment, type of experience, number of credits and evaluation procedure will be stipulated in a statement of agreement (learning contract) between the student and department.

PHLSPHY 4720 1-3 credits
Individual Research in Philosophy
Advanced work by the individual student. P: A philosophy major or minor.