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PHILOSOPHY

PHI 101-102 (3 CR.) (3 CR.)

INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY I-II

Introduces a broad spectrum of philosophical problems and perspectives with an emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PHI 111 (3 CR.)

LOGIC I

Introduces inductive and deductive reasoning, with an emphasis on common errors and fallacies. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PHI 112 (3 CR.)

LOGIC II

Evaluates deductive arguments utilizing methods of symbolic logic. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PHI 115 (3 CR.)

PRACTICAL REASONING

Studies informal logic and language techniques as they relate to reasoning and argument. Provides practice in analyzing arguments and constructing sound arguments. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PHI 211-212 (3 CR.) (3 CR.)

THE HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY I-II

Provides historical survey of representative philosophers from the pre-Socratics to the present. Introduces the student to development of philosophical thought through selected readings of original works and appropriate critical materials. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PHI 220 (3 CR.)

ETHICS

Provides a systematic study of representative ethical systems. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PHI 225 (3 CR.)

SELECTED PROBLEMS IN APPLIED ETHICS

Analyzes and discusses significant contemporary ethical issues and problems existing throughout the various professions such as business, medicine, law, education, journalism, and public affairs. May be repeated for credit. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PHI 226 (3 CR.)

SOCIAL ETHICS

Provides a critical examination of moral problems, and studies the application of ethical concepts and principles to decision-making. Topics may include abortion, capital punishment, euthanasia, man and the state, sexuality, war and peace, and selected issues of personal concern. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PHI 227 (3 CR.)

BIOMEDICAL ETHICS

Examines the ethical implications of specific biomedical issues in the context of major ethical systems. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PHI 229 (3 CR.)

ADVANCED BIOMEDICAL ETHICS

Prerequisite is PHI 227 or permission of instructor. Continues to build on the topics and issues introduced in PHI 227, Biomedical Ethics. Increases the student's intellectual and practical access to biomedical ethics topics including informed consent, conflicts of obligations, conflicts of interest, and issues involving children within the medical setting. Lecture 3 hours per week.

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