Philosophy (PR)

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IO = Infrequently Offered Course

 

PR 1591

Philosophy I

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

Introduces the nature and scope of philosophic thought and terminology, stressing the influence of philosophy on the individual and the world.  Many names, topics, and writings from various periods are studied with an emphasis on the Greeks and their subsequent influence.

 

PR 1592

Philosophy II (IO)

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

PR  1591  Philosophy I

Advanced study of philosophy including reading, discussing, and evaluating the concentration existential writers.

 

PR 1593

Introduction to Logic

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

An informal logic and critical reasoning perspective will be emphasized in this course so one may develop a system of methods and principles that can be used to evaluate other’s arguments and to develop one’s own arguments.  Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of logic:  arguments, meaning and definition of language, fallacies, propositions, and syllogisms.

 

PR      1596

Medic Ethics

1 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

A survey of ethical theories as they apply to the quest for justice and happiness in the context of the medical profession. The course begins with a discussion of moral reasoning, and then examines major ethical theories and the application of those theories to current moral issues in the medical field.

 

HU      5921

Introduction to the Humanities

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

This course serves as a basic introduction to the humanities and to the various disciplines it represents.  In addition, it helps students understand the influences affecting the human experience and the role the humanities play in personal and cultural enrichment.

 

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