PHL 201 (3) INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY–GE

A historical survey of selected philosophical ideas, systems, and methods, especially as these have developed in western civilization.

PHL 211 (3) ETHICS–GE

The study of right and wrong in principle, character, and conduct; practical moral issues analyzed from the basis of sound moral theory; characteristics of an adequate, consistent code of ethics. Offered 2007-08.

PHL 277 (2) LOGIC

A study of the logical appraisal of arguments with attention given to formal and informal fallacies. Offered 2008-09.

PHL 301 (3) HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY I

Designed to examine developments in Western philosophy with an emphasis on ancient Greek and Medieval philosophies with readings from significant and representative texts of the eras. Offered 2007-08.
Prerequisite: Philosophy 201.

PHL 302 (3) HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY II

Designed to examine developments in Western philosophy with an emphasis on modern philosophy from Descartes through nineteenth century thought with readings from significant and representative texts of the era. Offered 2007- 08.
Prerequisite: Philosophy 201.

PHL 303 (3) HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY III

Designed to examine developments in Western philosophy with an emphasis on modern philosophy since Kierkegaard with readings from significant and representative texts of the era.
Prerequisite: Philosophy 201.

PHL 311 (4) EUROPEAN INTELLECTUAL HISTORY

Seminar study of the intellectual history of Europe from the 1780’s through the end of the nineteenth century. Readings will analyze the rise of the national intellectual traditions in England and on the Continent and will include Rosseau, Kant, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Mill, Nietzsche, Freud and others. Emphasis on the rise of philosophical irrationalism within the context of post-Enlightenment thought. Also listed as History 311.
Prerequisite: Philosophy 201.

PHL 321 (3) SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY

The emergence and development of social philosophy, with consideration given to Critical Theory, Heidegger, Post-Structuralism, and feminist thought.  Also listed as Sociology 321. Offered 2007-08.
Prerequisite: Philosophy 201.

PHL 341 (3) PHILOSOPHY OF ART

Classical and recent theories of beauty and art, with selected coverage of such concepts as aesthetics, expression, representation and criticism. Offered 2007-08.
Prerequisite: Philosophy 201.

PHL 351 (3) ASIAN PHILOSOPHIES AND RELIGIONS

Treatment of the leading ideas and philosophical developments of Asian philosophies and of the beliefs and practices of Asian religious traditions.
Prerequisite: Philosophy 201.

PHL 361 (3) CONTINENTAL PHILOSOPHY

An examination of key texts within the continental tradition of philosophy with a focus upon both the (historical) geneology of continental thought and its primary figures and topics in 20th century and contemporary thought. Offered 2007-08.
Prerequisite: Philosophy 201.

PHL 371 (3) PHILOSOPHY AND EDUCATION

An examination of significant works in the philosophical tradition from ancient Greek to contemporary texts that deal explicitly with the topics of education and pedagogy.
Prerequisite: Philosophy 201.

PHL 451 (3) RELIGION AND SCIENCE

A philosophical and historical examination and assessment of the interaction between scientific and religious ideas, focusing on cosmology and evolutionary thought in the last four centuries.
Prerequisites: History 110, 111, and Philosophy 201.

PHL 461 (3) PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION

A philosophical examination of the nature of religion, the existence of God, faith and reason, religious experience, evil, and religious language. Offered 2007-08.
Prerequisite: Philosophy 201.

PHL 490 (1-3) SPECIAL STUDIES IN PHILOSOPHY

An investigation of a topic in philosophy not otherwise covered in the curriculum. May be repeated to a total of six units.
Prerequisite: Consent of the dean of the School of Theology and Christian Ministry.

PHL 491 (3) SEMINAR IN PHILOSOPHY

A study of one or more philosophers or philosophical traditions. May be repeated for a total of six units. Offered 2007-08.
Prerequisite: Philosophy 201.