Philosophy (PHL)
PHL 106 Introduction to Philosophy
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None Core Area II, THUM AHUM
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of philosophy. The literary and conceptual approach of the course is balanced with emphasis on approaches to ethical decision making. The student should have an understanding of major philosophical ideas in an historical survey from the early Greeks to the modern era. (F, Sp, Su)
PHL 116 Logic
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None AHUM THUM
This course is designed to help students assess information and arguments. The focus of the course is on logic and reasoning. The student should be able to understand how inferences are drawn, be able to recognize ambiguities and logical/illogical reasoning. (Su)
PHL 206 Ethics and Society
3 semester hours
Prerequisite: None Core II, THUM
This course involves the study of ethical issues which confront individuals in the course of their daily lives. The focus is on the fundamental questions of right and wrong, of human rights, and of conflicting obligations. The student should be able to understand and be prepared to make decisions in life regarding ethical issues. (F, Sp, Su)
