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Philosophy Courses
Philosophy Courses
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"To teach men how to live without certainty and yet without being paralyzed by hesitation, is perhaps the chief thing philosophy can still do." --Bertrand Russell
PHI 101 - INTRODUCTION
TO PHILOSOPHY
3.0 Credits
This course includes a topical survey of the three main branches of philosophy
epistemology, metaphysics and ethics and the contemporary questions related to
these fields.
PHI 105 - INTRODUCTION
TO LOGIC
3.0 Credits
This course is an introduction to the structure of argument, including
symbolization, proofs, formal fallacies, deductions and inductions.
PHI 106 LOGIC II -
INDUCTIVE REASONING
3.0 Credits
This elementary logic course is an introduction to inductive reasoning. Patterns
of inductive reasoning including analogical reasoning, inductive
generalizations, scientific reasoning, and casual reasoning will be examined.
Probability theory, decision analysis, and the criteria for the acceptability of
inductive arguments will also be covered.
PHI 115 - CONTEMPORARY
MORAL ISSUES
3.0 Credits
This course examines moral issues in contemporary society, including basic
principles and applications of ethics.