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Philosophy courses for Fall 2009
PHIL 1105. Introduction to Philosophy (3-0-3)
An introduction to the ideas of several philosophers on topics such as human reason, knowledge, justice, happiness, religion, and morality examined in their historical settings and for their impact on western civilization.
May satisfy an Area C core requirement. Required for the philosophy minor.
PHIL 2106. Critical Thinking (3-0-3)
A systematic introduction to the discipline of correct reasoning. Emphasis is on the structure and criteria of good inductive and deductive argument, problem solving, and an analysis of relevant and irrelevant techniques of persuasion.
PHIL 2115. Formal Logic (3-0-3)
An introduction to contemporary techniques in logic with special attention given to deductive models and decision methods. Emphasis is placed on the application of logic to argument analysis, problem solving, foundations of mathematics, science, and computer science.
The course tries to develop a formal language (similar to mathematics) to allow us to look at the logical structure of arguments separately from the content of the arguments.
May satisfy an Area D requirement (depending on your degree program). Required for the philosophy minor.
PHIL 2135. Moral Philosophy (3-0-3)
An examination of the main theories of moral obligation and evaluation with application to current moral issues. Includes discussion of the ideas and procedures in analysis and judgment of moral problems.
May satisfy an Area E requirement (depending on your degree program)
PHIL 3115. Ancient-Medieval Philosophy (3-0-3)
A survey of the origin and developments in philosophical thought from ancient times to the beginning of the Modern era (Renaissance). The doctrines of the philosophers will be examined in relation to their cultural settings and for their relevance today.
Philosophy courses for Spring 2010
PHIL 1105. Introduction to Philosophy (3-0-3)
An introduction to the ideas of several philosophers on topics such as human reason, knowledge, justice, happiness, religion, and morality examined in their historical settings and for their impact on western civilization.
May satisfy an Area C core requirement. Required for the philosophy minor.
PHIL 2106. Critical Thinking (3-0-3)
A systematic introduction to the discipline of correct reasoning. Emphasis is on the structure and criteria of good inductive and deductive argument, problem solving, and an analysis of relevant and irrelevant techniques of persuasion.
PHIL 2115. Formal Logic (3-0-3)
An introduction to contemporary techniques in logic with special attention given to deductive models and decision methods. Emphasis is placed on the application of logic to argument analysis, problem solving, foundations of mathematics, science, and computer science.
The course tries to develop a formal language (similar to mathematics) to allow us to look at the logical structure of arguments separately from the content of the arguments.
May satisfy an Area D requirement (depending on your degree program). Required for the philosophy minor.
PHIL 2135. Moral Philosophy (3-0-3)
An examination of the main theories of moral obligation and evaluation with application to current moral issues. Includes discussion of the ideas and procedures in analysis and judgment of moral problems.
May satisfy an Area E requirement (depending on your degree program)
PHIL 3116. Modern-Contemporary Philosophy (3-0-3)
A survey of the main development in philosophical thought from the beginning of the Modern Period (Renaissance) to the present. The doctrines of the philosophers will be examined in relation to their cultural settings and for their relevance today.PHIL 3125. Religions of the World (3-0-3)
A philosophical study of influential world religions. Includes an analysis and comparison of major religions such as Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
Philosophy courses for Summer 2010
PHIL 1105. Introduction to Philosophy (3-0-3)
An introduction to the ideas of several philosophers on topics such as human reason, knowledge, justice, happiness, religion, and morality examined in their historical settings and for their impact on western civilization.
May satisfy an Area C core requirement. Required for the philosophy minor.
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Philosophy Minor 15 semester hours of philosophy courses, including: PHIL 1105 and PHIL 2115 9 semester hours of upper division philosophy courses. However, if either PHIL 1105, PHIL 2115, or PHIL 2135 is used to fulfill a core requirement in Areas A through E, the courses may be replaced by any other upper or lower division philosophy course.
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Philosophy Club The club meet about everytwo weeks and provides an excellent opportunity to meet others with an interest in philosophy. Meetings are typically organized around a topic and designed to be a forum for you to express views(or to listen) about the topic. |
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Columbus State University |
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