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WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Philosophy
Course Descriptions


Philosophy

Philosophy 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
PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy
    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
    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.
PHIL 114 Introduction to Logic
    Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Introduces symbolic logic. Studies the principles of correct reasoning, using the symbolic techniques of propositional calculus and basic quantifier calculus.
PHIL 135 Introduction to Ethics
    Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Provides an introduction to representative classical ethical theories.
PHIL 180B Ufology
    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.
PHIL 200 Judeo-Christian Tradition
    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.
PHIL 204 Contemporary Philosophy
    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.
PHIL 207 Introduction to Political Philosophy
    Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Provides readings and discussion of theories concerning the nature of society and political structure from classical and contemporary philosophers.
PHIL 210 World Religions
    Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Examines the main moral and religious views of world religions.
PHIL 224 Introduction to Philosophy of Science
    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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