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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course covers informal fallacies, induction, categorical propositions and syllogisms, formal (symbolic) sentential logic, and a brief exposure to predicate logic. Prerequisite: None.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the essential and practical skill of critical thinking. Through instruction, discussion and debate, the student will learn to recognize and assess the essential components of a good argument as well as identify the signs of a fallacious argument. Prerequisite: None.
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3.00 Credits
The course introduces the student to ethical theories (e.g., egoism, utilitarianism, natural law, etc.) and vital moral issues including business ethics, social ethics (e.g., divorce homosexuality, capital punishment) war, abortion, euthanasia, reproductive and genetic technology. The student will learn to think critically by means of instruction (power point), an audience response system, team projects, discussion and various media. Prerequisite: None.
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3.00 Credits
The student will examine relevant epistemological topics including the sources and extent of knowledge, theories of knowledge, the problem of induction, the problem of justified true belief, internalism vs. externalism, realism vs. idealism, etc. The student will learn to think critically by means of instruction (power point), an audience response system, team projects, discussion and various media. Prerequisite: strongly recommended: PHY 113.
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3.00 Credits
Metaphysics is an "umbrella term." It covers a variety of topics including the nature of reality, classifications of existence, the mind-body problem, the soul, the nature of time, etc. The student will learn to think critically by means of instruction (power point), an audience response system, team projects, discussion and various media. Prerequisite: strongly recommended: PHY 113.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to a range of bioethical topics from abortion to stem cell research. The student will learn to think critically by means of instruction (power point), an audience response system, team projects, discussion and various media. Prerequisite: strongly recommended: PHY 113.
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3.00 Credits
This course studies the justification of apologetics, apologetic options (e.g., Reformed epistemology, presuppositionalism, classical apologetics, evidentialism and integrative apologetics) and the evidences for and against the Christian faith. In addition, the student is required to do a worldview interview. The professor utilizes instruction (power point), class and group discussion and media to present the material. Prerequisite: strongly recommended: PHY 113.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the main issues in philosophy of language and interpretation theory. Students will be introduced to the related questions of truth, meaning, intention, thought, text, and discourse by interacting with the seminal thinkers and key movements of the field. This interaction will shed light on the relationships between truth and meaning, thought and speech, and interpretation and understanding. The student will learn to think critically by means of instruction (power point), an audience response system, team projects, discussion and various media. Prerequisite: BIB 213, PHY 113.
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3.00 Credits
A special study of philosophy in an international setting. The professor specially designs each course, including reading in advance, study abroad at on-site locations, consideration of a specific philosopher, and the articulation of ideas in writing based on the student's experience abroad. Prerequisite: Completion of one year at TFC, TFC Application for Study Abroad, and permission of instructor.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Capable students may engage in specialized study appropriate to individual needs. The student's project may involve intensive or extensive reading in philosophical literature. Availability of the course is dependent upon availability of faculty. Independent study requires a minimum of 35 hours of work per semester hour. Prerequisites: at least two semesters of philosophy and approval from the professor and the Director of the School of Arts and Sciences.
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