|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Criteria
Add courses to your favorites to save, share, and find your best transfer school.
-
3.00 Credits
Surveys the history of science up to Newton, including the emergence of scientific modes of thinking from religious and philosophical roots in the Near East and Greece to the development of these modes in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Culminates with Isaac Newton and the 17th century scientific revolution. Prereq., 6 hours of philosophy course work. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context or natural science.
-
3.00 Credits
The history of physical and biological science, from the epoch-making achievements of Charles Darwin in biology to the dawn of the 20th century revolutions in physics, chemistry, and genetics. Deals with the success of the mechanical philosophy of nature and its problems. Prereq., 6 hours of philosophy course work. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context or natural science.
-
3.00 Credits
Focuses upon the fundamental skills, methods, concepts, and distinctions that are essential for the study of philosophy. The basic skills covered include the writing of philosophy papers, the reading of articles, and the extraction and evaluation of arguments. Prereq., 6 hours of philosophy course work. Prereq. or coreq., PHIL 2440. Restricted to sophomore/junior/senior PHIL majors. Approved for art and sciences core curriculum: critical thinking or written communication.
-
3.00 Credits
Philosophical discussion of fundamental issues in religion, such as existence of God, religious experience, faith and reason, evil, immortality, and religious language. Prereq., 6 hours of philosophy course work. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: ideals and values.
-
3.00 Credits
Introduces major theories of aesthetics and contemporary discussions of problems, e.g., the nature of art and the problem of evaluations in art. Prereq., 6 hours of philosophy course work. Restricted to sophomores, juniors and seniors.
-
3.00 Credits
Variety of new courses at the 3000 level. See current departmental announcements for specific content. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours. Prereq., 6 hours of philosophy course work. Restricted to sophomores, juniors and seniors.
-
1.00 - 3.00 Credits
May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours. Prereq., 6 hours of philosophy course work. Restricted to juniors/seniors.
-
1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Under the guidance of an official in a governmental or non-governmental organization, students are assigned to projects selected for their academic suitability as well as for value to the sponsoring organization. Prior approval of department required. Prereq., 9 hours in moral or political philosophy course work. Recommended prereqs., PHIL 1200, 2200, and 3200.
-
3.00 Credits
Intensively studies the work of one historical figure in philosophy, with the aim of reaching a broad understanding of the philosopher's whole body of thought. Philosophers covered include, from year to year, Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Spinoza, Locke, Leibniz, Hume, and Kant. Includes at least one course per year on an ancient author and one course per year on a modern author. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereq., 12 hours philosophy course work. Same as PHIL 5010.
-
3.00 Credits
Examines a specific philosophical problem over an extended historical period. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prereq., 12 hours of philosophy course work, including PHIL 3000 and 3010. Same as PHIL 5020.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Privacy Statement
|
Terms of Use
|
Institutional Membership Information
|
About AcademyOne
Copyright 2006 - 2024 AcademyOne, Inc.
|
|
|