An introduction to philosophy through a study of selected problems. Attention is given to problems concerning good and evil, free will and determinism, moral judgments, and knowledge and skepticism. Suitable for non-major.
3.0 Credits

A study of various terms and methods for analyzing language and evaluating statements and arguments. Attention is focused on forms and functions of language, material fallacies, definition, and deductive logic. Suitable for non-major.
3.0 Credits

An introduction to, and survey of, philosophical ideas that have influenced modern thought. Emphasis will be placed on Greek and early European philosophical development. Suitable for non-major.
3.0 Credits

An introduction to, and survey of, philosophical ideas that ushered in the modern era. Emphasis will be placed on Descartes, the British Empiricists, and selected contemporary philosophers. Suitable for non-major.
3.0 Credits

This course introduces the philosophy of Confucianism, Daoism, and the philosophical elements of Buddhism. It introduces these schools of thought within the context of Chinese and Korean culture. Such contexts include traditions, art forms, geography and the political history of these civilizations.
3.0 Credits

Deals with philosophical reflection upon such questions as the nature of religion, the concept of God, the problem of evil, the religious dimension of human experience, the justification of religious claims, and the character of religious language. Explored in relation to these matters are the thoughts of representative figures from skepticism, existentialism, and pragmatism.
3.0 Credits

Students will explore the ideas of sages from around the world and across the ages, with an eye toward helping our lives here and now. This course provides a philosophical context of major ideas from cultures around the world. We will engage with ideas from various places and times, such as: Ancient China, India, the Middle East/ North Africa, East Africa, and Indigenous America.
3.0 Credits

A study of major systems of ethical decision-making, the language of morals, and contemporary moral problems.
3.0 Credits