This is a humanities course developing philosophical concepts through problems and systems of thought (More) (Expand All)

This is a humanities course developing philosophical concepts through problems and systems of thought in selected Western philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Bacon, Kant, etc, it, furthermore, studies modern movements in Western culture such as dialectical materialism, pragmatism, analytic philosophy, and existentialism.
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Prerequisite: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or completion of (More)

Prerequisite: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or completion of the English assessment/placement process with eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S. (Less)

This course represents a survey of the major theories of value in the writings of some prominent Western (More)

This course represents a survey of the major theories of value in the writings of some prominent Western Asian philosophical traditions, with special attention to a critical evaluation of their relevance to educational, ethical, aesthetic, religious, and social problems
of our times
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Prerequisite: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or completion of (More)

Prerequisite: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or completion of the English assessment/placement process with eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S. (Less)

This course develops critical thinking skills necessary for evaluating and formulating argumentative/persuasive (More)

This course develops critical thinking skills necessary for evaluating and formulating argumentative/persuasive essays and practice in applying those skills. (Formerly PHIL 202)
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Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or satisfactory completion (More)

Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or satisfactory completion of the Advanced Placement English Examination of the College Entrance Examination Board. (Less)

This humanities course is designed to create understanding, appreciation, and tolerance of diverse cultures, (More)

This humanities course is designed to create understanding, appreciation, and tolerance of diverse cultures, particularly those of non-Western civilizations which are ethnic minority groups in American culture. Topics covered will include the nature of culture, the epistemology of cultural diversity, world views, religion, traditional values, ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, cultural pluralism, and the philosophy of liberation.
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Prerequisite: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or higher or “Pass” or completion of (More)

Prerequisite: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or higher or “Pass” or completion of the English Placement Process with eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S. (Less)

This course gives an introduction to the basic principles of inductive and deductive reasoning, the uses (More)

This course gives an introduction to the basic principles of inductive and deductive reasoning, the uses of language, definition, analysis of fallacious arguments in various areas, and integration of composition and critical thinking skills.
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This course covers the genesis of Western philosophy and its development, ranging from the pre-Socratic (More)

This course covers the genesis of Western philosophy and its development, ranging from the pre-Socratic philosophers, moving through Plato and Aristotle, and ending with the emergence of Neo-Platonism. This study includes the influence Hellenic society and culture had over Athens, Rome, Alexandria, and Asia Minor: from 585 BC/BCE), with the earliest pre-Socratics, the 529 AD/CE, when Justinian closed Plato's Academy at Athens. Special attention is paid to reading primary philosophical texts.
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Prerequisite: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or completion of (More)

Prerequisite: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or completion of the assessment/placement process with eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S. (Less)

Recommendation: PHIL 106 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass". (More)

Recommendation: PHIL 106 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This course is an introduction to propositional (sentential) and predicate (quantificational) logic. PHIL 160 examines the basic concepts and achievements of modern logic. It aims to provide students with the ability to think rigorously, identify and deconstruct arguments, represent arguments in symbolic notation, and determine the validity of arguments using deductive proofs.
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Recommendation: Satisfactory completion of the English Placement Process or ENGL 52 or ENGL 155 or equivalent (More)

Recommendation: Satisfactory completion of the English Placement Process or ENGL 52 or ENGL 155 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher is strongly recommended.
This course presents a comparative study of the major religions of the world including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Shinto, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, etc. The survey pertains to their origin, historic development, primary source book, theological doctrines and value system.
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This course will examine philosophical theories of the nature of religion, arguments for the existence (More)

This course will examine philosophical theories of the nature of religion, arguments for the existence of God, the nature of miracles, religious experience, faith and pragmatic reasons for belief, arguments from evil, God and morality, religious diversity, God and language, atheism and agnosticism, and life after death. The course will examine traditional and contemporary theories of philosophy of religion while students are also engaged in understanding the fundamentals of philosophy.
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Prerequisite: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or completion of (More)

Prerequisite: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or completion of the English assessment/placement process with eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S. (Less)

This introductory course examines moral theories and philosophical implications relevant to biological (More)

This introductory course examines moral theories and philosophical implications relevant to biological and medical procedures, technologies, and treatments, such as organ transplantation, genetic engineering, and care of the terminally ill. This course also studies ethical problems arising from biological research and the application of biological research in other fields such as social and political policies, the environment, and professional careers in medical and some scientific fields. Students learn about the principles of philosophical reasoning and the fundamentals of philosophy while engaged in understanding the elements of bioethics.
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Prerequisite: ENGL 52 ENGL 72 ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or higher or “Pass” or completion of the English (More)

Prerequisite: ENGL 52 ENGL 72 ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or higher or “Pass” or completion of the English Placement Process with eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S. (Less)