Philosophy

Why Study Philosophy

Philosophy is one of the oldest academic subjects in the world, and it has given rise to nearly all other specialized academic disciplines. Our courses challenge students to think logically and critically to devise solutions to society's problems.

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Quick Look at Philosophy Courses

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PHIL 1 Critical Thinking & Writing
PHIL 2 Introduction to Social & Political Philosophy
PHIL 4 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 7 Introduction to Symbolic Logic
PHIL 8 Ethics
PHIL 11 Introduction to the Philosophy of Art & Aesthetics
PHIL 15 Ethics in Artificial Intelligence
PHIL 20A History of Western Philosophy from Socrates through St. Thomas
PHIL 20B History of Western Philosophy from the Renaissance through Kant
PHIL 24 Comparative World Religions: East
PHIL 25 Comparative World Religions: West
PHIL 70R Independent Study in Philosophy
PHIL 71R Independent Study in Philosophy
PHIL 72R Independent Study in Philosophy
PHIL 73R Independent Study in Philosophy

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