WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Philosophy
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PhilosophyPhilosophy is the discipline concerned with the questions of how one should live (ethics); what sorts of things exist and what are their essential natures (metaphysics); what counts as genuine knowledge (epistemology); what existence is and what it means to be (ontology); and what are the correct principles of reasoning (logic). Courses in Philosophy as listed in the 2007-2008 WNC catalog. Back to the Philosophy main page. | Courses |
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| PHIL |
101 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Studies basic problems in different areas of philosophy such as ethics, political theory, metaphysics, and epistemology. |
| PHIL |
102 |
Critical Thinking & Reasoning |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Covers nonsymbolic introduction to logical thinking in everyday life, law, politics, science, advertising; common fallacies; and the uses of language, including techniques of persuasion. |
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114 |
Introduction to Logic |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Introduces symbolic logic. Studies the principles of correct reasoning, using the symbolic techniques of propositional calculus and basic quantifier calculus. |
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135 |
Introduction to Ethics |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Provides an introduction to representative classical ethical theories. |
| PHIL |
180B |
Ufology |
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Credits: 1. Prerequisites: none
Surveys ufology in our popular culture as well as a presentation of ufological theories thought to explain the evidence for ufological claims. |
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200 |
Judeo-Christian Tradition |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Studies the major religious philosophic beliefs found in the Old and New Testaments along with the way these concepts were modified in post-biblical cosmology. |
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204 |
Contemporary Philosophy |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Reviews the late 19th century movements as basis for the study of 20th century developments in thought from Nietzsche through existentialism, neopositivism, and American naturalism. |
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207 |
Introduction to Political Philosophy |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Provides readings and discussion of theories concerning the nature of society and political structure from classical and contemporary philosophers. |
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210 |
World Religions |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Examines the main moral and religious views of world religions. |
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224 |
Introduction to Philosophy of Science |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Studies philosophical problems and implications of historical and contemporary scientific inquiry, e.g. the nature of laws, theories, explanations, scientific revolutions, values, relations of science and society. |
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