PHI 101 Introduction
to Philosophy (bi-annual O)
Classical and contemporary writings
in such areas as ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, political and social
philosophy, philosophy of science, and aesthetics. Emphasis on techniques
of critical analysis. 3 credits.
PHI 151-152 Jewish Philosophy
(bi-annual O)
Analysis and evaluation of the
metaphysical and ethical content of Judaism: faith, reason, and revelation
as sources of religious knowledge; creation; miracles; prophecy; free will;
providence and theodicy; the afterlife; "the chosen people" and "the holy
land"; prayer and ritual; halakha and ethics. 3 credits each.
PHI 201-202 History of Philosophy
(bi-annual E)
A survey of major philosophers
through the 18th century. First semester: pre-Socratics through the Renaissance;
Second semester: Descartes through Kant. 3 credits each.
PHI 211 Logic (annual)
Techniques for testing the validity
of arguments and recognizing fallacious reasoning. Syllogisms, truth tables,
and natural deduction. 3 credits.
PHI 225 Business Ethics (annual)
An examination of ethical issues
that arise in the context of business. The relevance of ethical theory
to such issues as consumer rights, truth in advertising, obligations to
shareholders and negotiating strategies is discussed. 3 credits.
PHI 233 Biomedical Ethics
(bi-annual E)
An examination of ethical issues
that arise in the context of medicine. The relevance of ethical theory
to such issues as abortion, euthanasia, the allocation of medical resources
and research on patients is discussed.
3 credits.
PHI 322 Epistemology (upon
request)
Topics include: knowledge and belief;
a priori and a posteriori knowledge; certainty and skepticism; perception
and external world. Readings from classical and contemporary sources.
Prerequisite: PHI 101, or the equivalent,
or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
PHI 481-482 Independent Study
(upon request)
Credits by arrangement.
PHI 493 Advanced Topics in Philosophy
(upon request)
Prerequisite: Senior status or
departmental permission. 3 credits.
PHI 494 Senior Honors Project
in Philosophy (upon request)
Prerequisites: PHI 493 and departmental
permission. 3 credits.