Course Listing

PL 101 Introduction to Philosophy 3
Philosophy is the art of wondering. This course will seek to discover the meaning of the good life through questioning and critical reasoning. Some topics include: the meaning of death, beauty, love, technology, God, the self, and knowledge.

PL 105 Logic 3
The application of logical principles, techniques of critical thought and argumentation to the needs of everyday life. Emphasis on assessing the legitimacy of arguments, detecting common fallacies, evaluating evidence, and improving skills in reasoning.

PL 201 Ethics 3
This course raises questions about the meaning of good and bad human behavior. It is an investigation into the meaning of the human identity and how one who is faithful to this identity behaves. Some topics: the human identity, methods of ethical reasoning, the good, war, sex, drugs, relationships, business ethics, medical ethics, justice. Both interpersonal and structural ethics will be explored.

PL 301 Bioethics 3
The course will explore the values and value decisions imbedded in the Health Care professions from a philosophical perspective.

PL 321 History of Philosophy 3
The study of Western philosophical systems from the sixth century B.C. to the present with particular attention to major historical periods and developments.

PL 330 Metaphysics 3
A reflective inquiry into the ultimate principles, properties, and relationships of real beings.

PL 341 Philosophy of the Person 3
A study of critical, methodological approach to human experience with current applications.