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Philosophy

Philosophy (PHIL) PHIL 130R PHIL 2050
Ethics Forum
1:0:3 Ethics and Values

PHIL 1000 HH Fall, Spring 3:3:0 Fall, Spring, Summer

Introduction to Philosophy Introduces students to a wide variety of public * Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010; ENGL 2010/
policy and ethical issues. Provides enriched
3:3:0 Fall, Spring, Summer learning situations in which students are ENGL 2020 highly recommended
exposed to noted guest scholars and other
Designed to investigate major philosophical lecturers. Includes attendance and participation Challenges students to (1) explore and clarify
ideas from the Pre-Socratic era to the at specified events by engaging in discussion their values; (2) critically read works of
present. Students should develop philosophical of relevant issues. May be repeated for a philosophy, literature, religion, and history
skills through supervised analysis of readings maximum of 3 credits toward graduation. toward understanding the basis of their ethical
in epistemology (knowledge), metaphysics views; and (3) read, study, research, discuss,
(reality), ethics (values), and social philosophy. PHIL 1610 HH and write about difficult ethical issues. Focuses
Emphasizes the articulation, assessment, and on issues of good vs. evil, justice vs. injustice,
discussion of fundamental religious, social, Introduction to Western Religions equality vs. inequality, and the necessity of
political issues through class discussions, defining and examining happiness and values.
lectures, media, and writing projects. 3:3:0 Fall, Spring, Summer Engages students in serious reflection on
issues of ethics and values as they relate to the
PHIL 100H HH For students majoring in humanities related students' own lives. May be delivered hybrid.
Introduction to Philosophy Fall, Spring disciplines and other students interested in
3:3:0 the academic study of religion. Presents PHIL 205G IH
* Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 the comparative study of the history,
ritual, "theology," and ethical beliefs of the Ethics and Values
major western religions including Judaism,
Christianity, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Baha'i, and 3:3:0 Fall, Spring, Summer
nontraditional religious belief in the western
Designed to investigate major philosophical world. Explores similarities and differences * Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010; ENGL 2010/
ideas from the Pre-Socratic era to the between them by examining the primary
present. Students should develop philosophical sources and sacred texts along with the unique ENGL 2020 highly recommended
skills through supervised analysis of readings beliefs and practices of each tradition.
in epistemology (knowledge), metaphysics Challenges students to (1) develop knowledge
(reality), ethics (values), and social philosophy. PHIL 1620 HH and recognition of complexities inherent in
Emphasizes the articulation, assessment, and global and intercultural issues, focusing on
discussion of fundamental religious, social, Introduction to Eastern Religions their ethical and normative dimensions with an
political issues through class discussions, emphasis on issues of ethics and values, (2)
lectures, media, and writing projects. 3:3:0 Fall, Spring, Summer develop the ability to interrelate knowledgeably,
reflectively, responsibly, and respectfully with a
PHIL 120R Fall, Spring For students majoring in humanities-related society of increasing intercultural connections,
Philosophy Forum disciplines and other students interested in (3) critically read works of philosophy, literature,
1:1:0 the academic study of religion. Presents religion, and history toward understanding the
the comparative study of the history, basis of their ethical views; and (4) read,
Introduces students to the interchange of ritual, "theology," and ethical beliefs of study, research, discuss, and write about
traditional and contemporary philosophical the major eastern religious traditions difficult ethical issues. Focuses on global and
issues in various venues. Provides enriched including Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, intercultural issues with an emphasis on their
learning situations in which students may Sikhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shintoism. ethical and normative dimensions. Engages
interact with noted guest scholars. Includes Explores similarities and differences between students in serious reflection on issues of ethics
lectures, symposia, field trips, outreach them by examining the primary sources and and values as they relate to the students' own
projects, and activities oriented to engage sacred texts along with the unique beliefs and lives as knowledgeable, thoughtful, reflective,
students in philosophical discourse. Meets in practices of each tradition. responsible, and respectful citizens within a
conjunction with the Philosophy Club. Grading society of increasing intercultural connections.
is on a credit/no credit basis. May be repeated May be delivered hybrid and/or online.
for a total of four credits toward the AA/AS, BA/
BS degree. PHIL 2000 PHIL 205H IH
Formal Logic I
3:3:0 Ethics and Values

Introduces the basic elements of categorical 3:3:0 Fall, Spring
logic as well as formalized propositional
PHIL 1250 HH logic and formalized first-order quantificational * Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010; ENGL 2010 or
logic. Includes Venn diagrams, proofs, truth
Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking tables, tableaux and translations from natural ENGL 2020 highly recommended
language.
3:3:0 Fall, Spring, Summer Systematically explores the core issues in the
realm of ethics and values, especially as they
Introduces fundamental elements of informal relate to life in the contemporary world. Focuses
logic and applies these to critical thinking. on good versus evil, justice versus injustice,
Covers subjects and concepts such as and the necessity of ideals and equality.
(but not limited to) definition, argument, Emphasizes reading and writing skills at a more
fallacy, deduction versus induction, validity, challenging level.
soundness, induction, causal reasoning,
abductive reasoning, analogical reasoning, and
probability.

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Philosophy

PHIL 2110 HH PHIL 290R PHIL 3160
Independent Study
Ancient Greek Philosophy 1 to 3:0 to 3:0 to 12 On Sufficient Demand Gender Values Knowledge and Reality

3:3:0 Fall, Summer Provides independent study as directed in 3:3:0 On Sufficient Demand
reading and individual projects. Request must
* Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGL 101H be submitted for approval by the department. * Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H
Students may do independent study for one,
or PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H or PHIL 2050 or two or three credits with a limit of three credits or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G
applying toward graduation with an AA/AS
PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G or permission of the degree. or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or instructor

instructor approval) and University Advanced Standing

Provides students with an overview of the PHIL 295R Examines the impact of gender on
history and evolution of philosophical thought Directed Readings specific areas of philosophy including,
from its origins in pre-Socratic philosophers 1 to 3:0 to 3:0 to 12 On Sufficient Demand but not limited to, aesthetics, ethics,
through Aristotle. Reviews the influence of pre- social and political philosophy, epistemology,
Socratic ideas upon the work of Plato and Provides an opportunity for second year metaphysics, philosophy of religion, philosophy
Aristotle and the impact of Greek philosophy students to do in-depth research within the of science, philosophy of language and the
on the evolution of Western philosophy, discipline of Philosophy. Study is limited to history of philosophy. Examines the meaning
science, and culture. Requires writing-intensive advanced work beyond that which can be of gender with an emphasis on the diversity of
assignments. completed in existing, available classes. A experience across varying gender roles.
proposal must be submitted and approved by
PHIL 2130 HH the department prior to enrollment. PHIL 3200

Medieval Philosophy Metaphysics

3:3:0 On Sufficient Demand 3:3:0 Fall

* Prerequisite(s): PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H * Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H

or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G or or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G

permission of the instructor PHIL 3000 or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or instructor

Provides an overview of the development Formal Logic II approval) and University Advanced Standing
of philosophical thought from the Hellenistic
period through Thomas Aquinas. Covers the 3:3:0 Spring Acquaints the student with competing abstract
influence of Ancient Greek philosophy and philosophical problems concerning the general
the impact of Christianity upon the evolution * Prerequisite(s): PHIL 2000, University nature and structure of reality. Examines
of Western philosophical thought. Carefully the history of and problems of metaphysics
considers the conceptions of God, nature, the Advanced Standing. including, but not limited to: personal identity,
human being, and morality advanced during this causation, causal determinism, the nature
period; along with the profound impact Medieval Continues the exploration of first-order of universals, anti-realism, realism, change,
philosophy had on the European Enlightenment quantificational logic. Includes discussion of substance and essence, space and time, and
and modern philosophy. multiple quantification, formal syntax and philosophy of mind.
semantics, proofs, truth-tables, tableaux,
algebra of classes, set theory, and the
metalogical properties of formal systems.

PHIL 3010 (Cross-listed with: COMM 3000) PHIL 3300

PHIL 2150 HH Media Ethics Epistemology

Early Modern Philosophy 3:3:0 Fall, Spring 3:3:0 Spring

3:3:0 Spring, Summer * Prerequisite(s): (ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2020) * Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1000 or PHIL 2050

* Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or PHIL 1000 and University Advanced Standing or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G or PHIL 2110

or PHIL 100H or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or Covers ethical issues in media communication. or PHIL 2150 or instructor approval) and
Includes discussions of ethnicity, gender,
PHIL 205G or permission of the instructor nationalism, and conflict. Demands University Advanced Standing
development of moral agency. Examines
Provides an overview of the history and tensions between individual freedoms and Explores diverse theories of knowledge
evolution of ideas in Western culture during the social responsibilities. Addresses ethical from within the Western tradition. Includes
modern period of philosophy from Descartes questions in the context of current struggles concepts of truth and falsity, skepticism,
through Kant. Focuses on the dialogue between within and over corporate and public media. justification, identity, and intentionality.
rationalism and empiricism, and examines Discusses empiricism, rationalism and
Kant's attempt to bridge the gap between these twentieth-century Philosophy of Mind.
two approaches. Requires writing-intensive
assignments. PHIL 3150 PHIL 3400

Philosophical Issues in Feminism Philosophy of Science

PHIL 281R 3:3:0 Spring 3:3:0 Not Offered

Internship * Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H * Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H

1 to 6:0:5 to 30 On Sufficient Demand or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G

* Prerequisite(s): Permission from or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or instructor or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or instructor

departmental chair approval) and University Advanced Standing approval) and University Advanced Standing

Allows philosophy students to receive credit Introduces students to various themes in Explores fundamental issues in the philosophy
for service as an intern in a governmental, feminist philosophy. Focuses on the concepts of science. Includes the structure of the
not for profit, or private agency apart from of sex and gender, including such issues as scientific method, scientific explanation, and the
their regular employment. Provides practical the nature, explanatory import and normative epistemological status of scientific laws and
and research development in selected areas implications of biological sex differences, the theories.
of service related to students' academic and/or sex/gender distinction, the idea of gender as
professional interests or goals. Internship must a social construct, the structure and impact of
be supervised by agency representative. Must gender oppression and the nature and value of
be approved by philosophy internship advisor the norms of femininity and masculinity.
and department chair and written contracts
must be completed and signed. Repeatable
for a maximum of six credit hours toward
graduation. May be graded credit/no credit.

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PHIL 3450 PHIL 3520 PHIL 357R

Philosophy of Childhood Bioethics Moral Reasoning Through Case Studies:

3:3:0 Not Offered 3:3:0 Fall Ethics Bowl

* Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H * Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H 3:3:0 Fall, Spring

or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G or PHIL 205G or instructor approval) and * Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205G

or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or instructor University Advanced Standing or PHIL 205H) and University Advanced

approval) and University Advanced Standing Shows how ethical theories can help provide Standing
frameworks for moral judgment and decision-
Examines philosophical theories and models making in the wake of recent scientific, Studies complex, contemporary ethical issues
of childhood, their implication on contemporary technological, and social developments which and develops an advanced understanding
conceptions, controversial social, philosophical, have resulted in rapid changes in the biological of principles and theories studied in other
legal, educational, and political issues sciences and in health care. Topics include: ethics and moral theory courses. Uses a
pertaining to childhood, and the capacity of codes of ethics, ethical theories, and practical case study approach to ethical inquiry and
children to engage in philosophical dialogue. applications, such as: professional-patient introduces students to the content, format,
relationships, genetic engineering, euthanasia, rules, and procedures of the National Collegiate
PHIL 3460 managed health care, end-of-life issues, Ethics Bowl competition. Required for those
abortion, and reproductive technologies. students who wish to participate in the regional
The Ethics of Human/Animal Relationships and national competitions and provides a
challenging opportunity for others who are
3:3:0 Not Offered interested in participating in exciting ethical
deliberations and discussions. May be repeated
* Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205G or for up to 9 credits for graduation with approval
of instructor and department chair.
PHIL 205H or PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H) and PHIL 3530

University Advanced Standing Environmental Ethics

Introduces a comprehensive philosophical and 3:3:0 Spring
academic investigation of the relationship
between human and nonhuman animals. * Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H
Develops and refines critical thinking
and discursive strategies for evaluating or PHIL 205G) and University Advanced
traditional and contemporary philosophical,
legal, religious, moral, and social considerations Standing PHIL 3600
that inform human attitudes about nonhuman
animals. Challenges students to analyze a Presents a comprehensive, balanced Philosophy of Religion
range of pertinent topics, including, but not introduction to the field of environmental
limited to: animal welfare, animal liberation, ethics. Examines a variety of national and 3:3:0 Fall
animal sentience and consciousness, animal international environmental issues. Challenges
rights, the animal ethics movement, the animal students to think and write critically about * Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H
rights movement, religious attitudes, animals, classic and contemporary works on ethics and
animal law, and animal activism. the environment. Analyzes ethical, scientific, or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G
aesthetic, political, economical and religious
perspectives pertaining to the environment. or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or instructor

approval) and University Advanced Standing

PHIL 3540 (Cross-listed with: RLST 3540) For students majoring in humanities related
disciplines and other students interested in the
Christian Ethics academic study of religion. Teaches critical
thinking methods and strategies regarding
PHIL 3470 3:3:0 On Sufficient Demand traditional philosophical issues in religious belief
and practice. Explores various topics including
Pragmatism and American Philosophy * Prerequisite(s): PHIL 1610 and University the traditional arguments for the existence of
God, religious experience, the relation between
3:3:0 Fall Advanced Standing faith and reason, religious pluralism, and the
traditional problem of evil.
* Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H Examines key developments and conceptions
in Christian ethics through historical and
or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G conceptual methodologies. Explores the
relationship between religious and secular
or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or instructor approaches to ethics in their approach to PHIL 3610 (Cross-listed with: RLST 3610)
questions of war, economics, politics, and/or
approval) and University Advanced Standing other relevant issues. Introduction to Christian Theology

Introduces students to various philosophical 3:3:0 On Sufficient Demand
themes and figures unique to classical
American Philosophy and American * Prerequisite(s): PHIL 1610 and University
Pragmatism. Focuses on assorted thematic
topics characteristic of American Pragmatism, Advanced Standing
as well as the work of the
American transcendental school and various PHIL 3550 Examines key developments and conceptions
philosophical writings from American women, in Christian theology through historical and
such as Jane Addams, and African-American Moral Philosophy conceptual methodologies.
philosophers, such as Alain Locke.
3:3:0 Fall, Spring

* Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H PHIL 3620 (Cross-listed with: RLST 3620)

or PHIL 205G or instructor approval) and Mormon Theology and the Christian

University Advanced Standing Tradition

Surveys the history of moral and ethical 3:3:0 On Sufficient Demand
philosophy from the Ancients to contemporary
PHIL 3510 figures. Focuses on the following issues * Prerequisite(s): PHIL 1610 and University
and theories: The good, moral reasoning
Business and Professional Ethics and judgment, objectivism vs. conventionalism Advanced Standing
and relativism; natural law theory, ethical
3:3:0 Fall egoism, hedonism, virtue ethics, deontology, For students majoring in humanities-related
consequentialism, utilitarianism. materialism, disciplines and other students interested in
* Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H moral sentiment, roles of emotion and the academic study of religion. Engages
reason in ethical and moral deliberation and students in exploring the defining features
or PHIL 205G) and University Advanced judgment, as well as race, gender, and of Mormon thought in relation to the
sexuality in ethics. Figures examined may broader Christian tradition. Examines traditional
Standing include: Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, theological questions such as the problem of
Hobbes, Shaftsbury, Hutcheson, Hume, Kant, evil, the scriptural canon, the nature of God and
Develops concepts and philosophies essential Mill, Nietzsche, de Beauvoir, Sartre, Camus, humanity, and the role of ritual.
to understanding ethical concerns in today's Frankena, Rawls, Harman, MacIntyre, Held,
business and professions. Presents current and hooks.
case studies and theories about business
ethics and helps students determine their own
attitudes about contemporary and historical
business morality. Examines a variety of
approaches, solutions, and methods of critically
thinking about ethics in business and
professions.

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Philosophy

PHIL 3650 (Cross-listed with: RLST 3650) PHIL 3750 PHIL 3830
Deconstruction and Hermeneutics
Approaches to Religious Studies Marxist Philosophy 3:3:0
* Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H
3:3:0 Spring 3:3:0 Spring or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 2050H or PHIL 205G
or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or Instructor
* Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H * Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H Approval) and University Advanced Standing

or PHIL 205G or instructor approval) and or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G Studies the interpretive methods of
deconstruction and hermeneutics, two
University Advanced Standing or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or instructor important traditions to emerge in late
20th century philosophy. Analyzes various
For students majoring in humanities-related approval) and University Advanced Standing works from the history of philosophy
disciplines and other students interested in through the frameworks of deconstruction and
the academic study of religion. Teaches Examines the political philosophy of Karl hermeneutics. Tracks the difference between
methodological approaches and critical thinking Marx and looks at Marx's legacy for 20th knowledge and understanding, particularly
strategies in the study of religion. Explores century and contemporary philosophy. Topics through the writings of Jacques Derrida and
various disciplines in their approaches to may include: Marx's criticism of Hegel Hans-Georg Gadamer. Includes the study
religious belief and practice. Includes the study and Hegelian Idealism, Marx's philosophy of other relevant traditions such as post-
of such thinkers as David Hume, Immanuel as "ideology critique," Marx's "materialist" structuralism, French feminism, and literary
Kant, Friedrich Schleiermacher, Rudolf Otto, philosophy, Marx's critique of capital, and criticism.
William James, Ludwig Feuerbach, Soren several of the following: early 20th century
Kierkegaard, Max Weber, Emile Durkheim, Marxist political philosophy, Critical Theory,
John Hick, and Rene Girard. structuralist Marxism, phenomenological
Marxism, materialist feminism, and post-
Marxism.

PHIL 366R (Cross-listed with: RLST 366R)

Issues in Religious Studies PHIL 3800 (Cross-listed with: HUM 3800)

3:3:0 Fall, Spring, Summer Aesthetics PHIL 386R

* Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H 3:3:0 Fall Topics in Ancient Philosophy

or PHIL 205G or instructor approval) and * Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H 3:3:0 Spring

University Advanced Standing or PHIL 205G and HUM 1010 or HUM 101G * Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H

For students majoring in humanities-related or HUM 101H) and University Advanced or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G
disciplines and other students interested in the
academic study of religion. Addresses specific Standing or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or instructor
topics and theoretical approaches related to
religious studies. Topics may include religion Studies aesthetics as perceived by approval) and University Advanced Standing
and violence, religion and public discourse, the disciplines of philosophy, psychology,
religious ritual, etc. Subject matter varies by sociology, anthropology, history, and others. Provides students the opportunity to study
semester and is repeatable for a total of 9 hours Analyzes art forms, including the visual aspects of ancient Greek philosophy
of credit. arts, literature, music, and theater from the intensively. Focuses on an aspect of the thought
perspective of philosophers such as Plato, of a particular philosopher, such as Plato or
Aristotle, Kant, Hume, Dewey, Danto, Bell, Aristotle, or on a particular theme in Ancient
Collingwood, Thoreau, and Dickie. philosophy, such as Ethics or Metaphysics.
Emphasizes close study of primary texts.
PHIL 3700 Develops strong critical thinking, writing and
rhetorical skills. May be repeated up to 3 times
Social and Political Philosophy PHIL 3810 for a total of 9 credits.

3:3:0 Spring Existentialism and Phenomenology

* Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H 3:3:0 Not Offered

or PHIL 205G) and University Advanced * Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H PHIL 400R

Standing or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G Great Philosophers

Addresses ethics on the social level by or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or instructor 3:3:0 Fall, Spring, Summer
exploring a variety of answers to the
question: What is the best social structure? approval) and University Advanced Standing * Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H
Covers concepts of justice, equality, liberalism,
communitarianism, capitalism, democracy, Explores two of the most important and or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G
feminism, multi-culturalism, and other topics. influential traditions within modern and
contemporary philosophy. Covers figures such or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or instructor
as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Husserl, Heidegger,
Sartre, Camus, Merleau-Ponty, de Beauvoir, approval) and University Advanced Standing
Gadamer, Levinas, Ricoeur, and Derrida, and
PHIL 3710 issues in epistemology, metaphysics, ethics Provides an in-depth look at a great figure in
and aesthetics. The course focuses in particular Philosophy across the topics of metaphysics,
Philosophy of Law on the notions of subjectivity, agency, free-will, epistemology, ethics, social and political
and truth. philosophy, aesthetics, and other themes.
3:3:0 Fall Addresses the contribution of the thinker to
the history of Philosophy. Repeatable up to 12
* Prerequisite(s): (ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2020) credit hours with different topics.

and University Advanced Standing

Introduces topics in the philosophy of law, such PHIL 3820 (Cross-listed with: HUM 3820) PHIL 4120
as the role, nature, extent, and justification
of law. Investigates challenging questions Philosophy through Literature Philosophy of Education
about the rule of law, civil disobedience, the
relationship between law and morality, justice, 3:3:0 On Sufficient Demand 3:3:0 Not Offered
equality, responsibility, and punishment. This
course is not approved for credit toward any * Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H * Prerequisite(s): (ENGL 1010 or PHIL 1000
of the American Bar Association-approved
degrees or certificates at Utah Valley University. or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G or PHIL 100H or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H

or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or instructor or PHIL 205G or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or

approval) and University Advanced Standing instructor approval) and University Advanced

Provides students with an interdisciplinary Standing
approach to the study of philosophy through
literature. Gives students the opportunity to Examines history, issues, and philosophical
read some of the most engaging thinkers and theories of education with attention to
how they offer differing perspectives through associated metaphysical, epistemological,
a variety of texts. Breaks down some of the ethical, political, and ideological assumptions.
strict divisions placed between philosophical
and literary texts.

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Philosophy

PHIL 4130 PHIL 4300 (Cross-listed with: HUM 4300) PHIL 4480

Nineteenth Century European Philosophy Environmental Aesthetics Philosophy of Language

3:3:0 Not Offered 3:3:0 Spring 3:3:0 Spring

* Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H * Prerequisite(s): (PHIL1000, PHIL 100H, PHIL * Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H

or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G 2050, PHIL 205H, PHIL 205G, ENST 3000, or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G

or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or instructor HUM 1010, HUM 101H, HUM 101G, or HUM or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or instructor

approval) and University Advanced Standing 3500) and University Advanced Standing approval) and University Advanced Standing

Introduces students to the changes in 19th Introduces students to emerging themes in Explores the central issues in the philosophy
century European philosophy regarding the environmental aesthetics. Evaluates concepts of language. Includes the study of such issues
nature of truth, knowledge, human freedom, and attitudes toward nature including, but not as truth, meaning, reference and descriptions,
and nature. Focuses on the attempts of German limited to, the concept of beauty in natural names and demonstratives, speech acts,
Idealism to formulate a systematic science of and human-made environments from a cross- metaphor and private language. Includes the
reality. Discusses the possibilities and problems cultural perspective. Studies environmental study of such philosophers as W.V.O. Quine,
with conceiving truth as both complete and formalism, cognitivism and non-cognitivism, as A Tarski, D. Davidson, J. Searle, J. Derrida, C.
absolutely knowable. Analyzes the philosophies well as divergent spiritual, ecological, religious, Levi-Strauss, F. Saussure, L. Wittgenstein, K.
of nature, art, human freedom, society, and and moral approaches to the appreciation of Donnellan, S. Kripke, D. Kaplan, H.P. Grice, B.
ethics. nature. Russell, and P.F. Strawson.

PHIL 4140 PHIL 4460 PHIL 450R

History of Analytic Philosophy Philosophy of Psychology Interdisciplinary Senior Ethics Seminar

3:3:0 Not Offered 3:3:0 Not Offered 3:3:0 Fall, Spring, Summer

* Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 2150 or instructor * Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 2050, PHIL 205G, * Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval and

approval) and University Advanced Standing PHIL 205H, PSY 1010, or PSY 101H) and University Advanced Standing

Explores the history of Analytic Philosophy University Advanced Standing For integrated studies majors and other
from the late 19th century to the present. interested students. Addresses ethical issues
Includes the study of such figures as Bertrand Offers an interdisciplinary exploration of dealing with discipline specific subject matter,
Russell, B. Bolzano, Gottlob Frege, Ludwig questions that arise when psychologists i.e., nursing, behavioral, physical, social
Wittgenstein, Rudolph Carnap, G.E. Moore, explore cognition and behavior concerning sciences, etc. Subject matter will vary each
J.L. Austin, Gilbert Ryle, W.V.O. Quine, philosophical issues and when philosophers semester. Taught by Philosophy faculty
and Fredrich Waismann. Studies methods explore questions that rely on empirical in cooperation with faculty of appropriate
of movements such as Logical Empiricism, claims about cognition and behavior. Surveys departments. Repeatable three times for
and Ordinary Language Philosophy. Explores topics such as situationism and virtue ethics, credit with different subjects. See Philosophy
views such as Logicism, Logical Atomism, moral intuitions, well-being, emotions, moods, Department office for specific topics.
Holism, Verificationism, Logical Behaviorism, positive illusions and free will, automaticity,
Psychologism, Nominalism, and Realism. confabulation, mental illness and psychopathy.

PHIL 451R

PHIL 4461 (Cross-listed with: PSY 4461) Ethical Theory Seminar
Moral Psychology
PHIL 4150 3:3:0 3:3:0 On Sufficient Demand
* Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205G or
History of Continental Philosophy PHIL 205H or PSY 1010 or PSY 101H) and * Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H
University Advanced Standing
3:3:0 Fall or PHIL 205G or instructor approval) and
Analyzes questions about how people engage
* Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 2150 or instructor in moral thinking and in moral behavior from University Advanced Standing
the perspectives of the philosophy of mind,
approval) and University Advanced Standing ethics and psychology. Explores topics such Offers detailed investigation of selected ethical
as virtue and character, reason and passion, theories central to the Western philosophical
Explores continental European philosophy. altruism and egoism, agency and responsibility, tradition. Repeatable up to 12 credit hours with
Reviews Kant's "critical" philosophy. Examines and moral intuitions. different topics.
Hegel's attempt to go beyond the
limitations of critical philosophy by PHIL 481R
creating a systematic, dialectical philosophy.
Examines the following traditions as Internship
responses to Hegel: Western Marxism,
Existentialism, Phenomenology, Structuralism, 1 to 6:0:5 to 30 Fall, Spring, Summer
Post-Structuralism and "Deconstruction," Post-
Modernism, Psychoanalysis, and Feminism. * Prerequisite(s): Departmental chair approval

PHIL 4470 and University Advanced Standing

Philosophy of Mind Allows philosophy students to receive credit
for service as an intern in a governmental,
3:3:0 Not Offered not for profit, or private agency apart from
their regular employment. Provides practical
PHIL 4200 * Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H and research development in selected areas
of service related to students' academic and/or
Symbolic Logic or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G professional interests or goals. Internship must
be supervised by agency representative. Must
3:3:0 On Sufficient Demand or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or instructor be approved by philosophy internship advisor
and department chair and written contracts
* Prerequisite(s): PHIL 3000 and University approval) and University Advanced Standing must be completed and signed. Repeatable for
a maximum of 6 credit hours toward graduation.
Advanced Standing Explores central questions concerning the May be graded credit/no credit.
nature of the mind. Includes such topics as
Discusses the philosophical motivation for personal identity, the mind-body problem, other
the formalization of logic. Introduces minds, mental causation, and externalism.
the metatheory for propositional and
quantificational logic. Includes proofs
of the soundness and completeness
of quantificational logic. Discusses the
philosophical issues surrounding the results
proved. May also include some discussion of
important results in computability.

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Philosophy

PHIL 490R
Independent Study
1 to 3:0 to 3:0 to 12 On Sufficient Demand
* Prerequisite(s): Departmental Approval and
University Advanced Standing

Provides independent study as directed in
reading and individual projects. May be
repeated for up to 6 total credits toward
graduation.

PHIL 4910

Philosophy Research Capstone

3:3:0 Fall, Spring, Summer

* Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1250 or PHIL 2110 or

PHIL 2150), Senior Standing, and University

Advanced Standing

To be taken during the student's last semester
in the baccalaureate program. Includes writing
a senior thesis, which points to post-
baccalaureate career path or graduate school
goals. Covers advanced Philosophy research
and writing instruction. Encourages students to
explore the ethical dimensions of their desired
professional or graduate research interests.
Involves the creation of a portfolio helpful
in applying to graduate school or seeking
employment. The portfolio includes the senior
research thesis, an abstract of the thesis,
three letters of recommendation, a Curriculum
Vita, a Personal Statement, and a PowerPoint
presentation.

PHIL 492R

Advanced Topics in Philosophy

1 to 3:1 to 3:0 On Sufficient Demand

* Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H

or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G

or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150 or instructor

approval) and University Advanced Standing

Examines advanced topics philosophy.
Examples include ancient theories of
political constitution, continental rationalism,
empiricism, personal identity, free will, theories
of truth and modal logic. May be repeated for a
maximum of 9 credits toward graduation. May
be delivered hybrid.

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