Philosophy - Undergraduate (PHIL)

PHIL 210 - Introduction to Logic Credits 3

A general introduction to logic covering both deductive and inductive inference, and the analysis of arguments in ordinary language. Core Curriculum: Approved for Core - Philosophy. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 211 - Introduction to Ancient Philosophy Credits 3

An introduction to philosophy through a study of the earliest period of philosophic development in the West, covering the Pre-Socratics through the Neo-Platonists. Core Curriculum: Approved for Core - Philosophy. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 212 - Introduction to Medieval Philosophy Credits 3

An introduction to philosophy through a study of the history of philosophy, from Augustine to William of Occam, with special emphasis upon Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. Core Curriculum: Approved for Core - Philosophy. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 213 - Introduction to Modern Philosophy Credits 3

An introduction to philosophy through a study of the history of philosophy from the Renaissance through the 18th century. Core Curriculum: Approved for Core - Philosophy. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 214 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits 3

A general introduction to the nature, problems, methods, concepts, and divisions of philosophy. Core Curriculum: Approved for Core - Philosophy. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 215 - Introduction to Ethics Credits 3

An introduction to philosophy through a study of the principal ethical theories and thinkers; basic ethical problems and related biblical teaching. Core Curriculum: Approved for Core - Philosophy. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 216 - Introduction to Philosophy and Aesthetics Credits 3

An introduction to the problems, methods and concepts of philosophy with an emphasis on the issues and theories of aesthetics. Core Curriculum: Approved for Core - Philosophy. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 217 - Introduction to Ancient and Medieval Philosophy Credits 3

An introduction to philosophy through the history of philosophy in the West from the Pre-Socratics through the Medieval Scholastics. Core Curriculum: Approved for Core - Philosophy. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 218 - Introduction to Legal Reasoning and Logic Credits 3

This course introduces students to the role of basic deductive and inductive logic in the context of legal reasoning, including the application of legal rules and the application of precedents. The course is ideal for students who wish to attend law school: it will explain the basic logic involved in law school entrance examinations, as well as introduce students to the types of reasoning and argumentation encountered in the study of law. However, even students who do not pursue legal careers will learn in this course the fundamentals of critical thought; how to apply principles of logic in everyday argumentation; and how logic undergirds the system of law and justice within contemporary society. Core Curriculum: Approved for Core - Philosophy. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 220 - Introduction to Philosophical Argument and Writing Credits 3

A study of 1) some common types of philosophical arguments and 2) a set of skills necessary for good philosophical writing. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 230 - Introduction to Practical Wisdom Credits 3

An introduction to the philosophical concept of practical wisdom, incorporating a survey of the wisdom traditions and special attention to the tradition of Christian wisdom rooted in the teachings of Jesus. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Philosophy (PHIL) or Humanities:Philosophy (HUPH); and Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 231 - Practical Wisdom Lab I Credit 1

A seminar designed to assist its members in practical application of insights from PHIL 230. Grade Mode: A.
Corequisite(s): PHIL 230.
Restriction(s): Must be Philosophy (PHIL) or Humanities: Philosophy (HUPH); and Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 240 - Philosophical Topics Credits 3

Reading and study in selected topics in philosophy. Core Curriculum: Approved for Core - Philosophy. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 301 - Greek and Roman Philosophy Credits 3

The history of philosophy in the West from the Pre-Socratics through the Neo-Platonists. In contrast to 211, the lower-division course which covers the same period, this course is designed for students who have already taken at least one course in philosophy and are expected to achieve at a higher level of learning. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210, PHIL 212, PHIL 213, PHIL 214, PHIL 215, PHIL 216, or PHIL 220.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 302 - Medieval Philosophy Credits 3

The history and philosophy in the West from Augustine to William of Occam, with special emphasis upon Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. In contrast to 212, the lower-division course which covers the same period, this course is designed for students who have already taken at least one course in philosophy and are expected to achieve at a higher level of learning. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210, PHIL 211, PHIL 213, PHIL 214, PHIL 215, PHIL 216, or PHIL 220.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 303 - Modern Philosophy Credits 3

The history of philosophy in the West from the Renaissance through the 18th century. In contrast to 213, the lower-division course which covers the same period, this course is designed for students who have already taken at least one course in philosophy and are expected to achieve at a higher level of learning. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210, PHIL 211, PHIL 212, PHIL 214, PHIL 215, PHIL 216, or PHIL 220.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 304 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy Credits 3

The history of philosophy in the West from the Pre-Socratics through the Medieval Scholastics. In contrast to PHIL 217, the lower-division course which covers the same period, this course is designed for students who have already taken at least one course in philosophy and are expected to achieve at a higher level of learning. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210, PHIL 212, PHIL 213, PHIL 214, PHIL 215, PHIL 216, or PHIL 220.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 306 - Philosophy of Religion Credits 3

An examination of topics in the philosophy of religion such as traditional arguments for the existence of God, religious epistemology, the problem of evil, and religious pluralism. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210, PHIL 211, PHIL 212, PHIL 213, PHIL 214, PHIL 215, PHIL 216, or PHIL 220.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 307 - Metaphysics and Epistemology Credits 3

A critical examination of 1) selected metaphysical topics and problems and 2) the nature and scope of human knowledge. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210, PHIL 211, PHIL 212, PHIL 213, PHIL 214, PHIL 215, PHIL 216, or PHIL 220.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 308 - Ethics Credits 3

A study of the principal ethical theories and thinkers, basic ethical problems, and related biblical teaching. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210, PHIL 211, PHIL 212, PHIL 213, PHIL 214, PHIL 215, PHIL 216, or PHIL 220.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 330 - Studies in Wisdom Traditions Credits 3

An intensive study of one or more wisdom traditions. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 230 and PHIL 231.
Corequisite(s): PHIL 331.
Restriction(s): Must be Philosophy (PHIL) or Humanities:Philosophy (HUPH); and Undergraduate Level.
Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 1.

PHIL 331 - Practical Wisdom Lab II Credit 1

A seminar designed to assist its members in practical application of insights from PHIL 330. Grade Mode: A.
Corequisite(s): PHIL 330.
Restriction(s): Must be Philosophy (PHIL) or Humanities:Philosophy (HUPH); and Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 340 - Philosophical Topics Credits 3

Reading and study in selected topics in philosophy. Core Curriculum: Approved for Core - Philosophy. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.
Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 10.

PHIL 350 - Philosophy Seminar Credit 1

Reading, research and discussion in selected philosophical topics and problems. Note(s): May be repeated with different course content. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210, PHIL 211, PHIL 212, PHIL 213, PHIL 214, PHIL 215, PHIL 216, or PHIL 220 (may be taken concurrently).
Restriction(s): Must be Philosophy (PHIL); and Undergraduate Level.
Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 3.

PHIL 351 - Philosophical Recitation and Defense Credit 1

Reading and study of a core set of topics in philosophy, culminating in an oral recitation and defense of answers to perennial philosophical questions. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Junior Class or Senior Class; Philosophy (PHIL); have passed two oral exams in the Department, and Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 400 - Practical Wisdom: Texts Credits 3

Reading, study, and application of the insights of one or more texts from a wisdom tradition. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210, PHIL 211, PHIL 212, PHIL 213, PHIL 214, PHIL 215, PHIL 216, PHIL 217, PHIL 220, PHIL 240, or PHIL 340.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 410 - Practical Wisdom: Thinkers Credits 3

Reading, study, and application of insights of a thinker from one of the wisdom traditions. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210, PHIL 211, PHIL 212, PHIL 213, PHIL 214, PHIL 215, PHIL 216, PHIL 217, PHIL 220, PHIL 240, or PHIL 340.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 411 - Metaphysics Credits 3

A historical and critical examination of selected metaphysical problems, topics and systems. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210, PHIL 211, PHIL 212, PHIL 213, PHIL 214, PHIL 215, PHIL 216, PHIL 217, PHIL 220, PHIL 240, or PHIL 340 (may be taken concurrently).
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 412 - Epistemology Credits 3

A historical and critical examination of the philosophical study of the nature, scope and validity of human knowledge. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210, PHIL 211, PHIL 212, PHIL 213, PHIL 214, PHIL 215, PHIL 216, PHIL 217, PHIL 220, PHIL 240, or PHIL 340 (may be taken concurrently).
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 420 - Theoretical Wisdom: History of Philosophy Credits 3

Reading and study in selected topics, thinkers, or periods in the history of philosophy. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210, PHIL 211, PHIL 212, PHIL 213, PHIL 214, PHIL 215, PHIL 216, PHIL 217, PHIL 220, PHIL 240, or PHIL 340.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 430 - Theoretical Wisdom: Divisions of Philosophy Credits 3

Reading and study in a single division or sub-division of philosophy, such as aesthetics, the philosophy of religion, and the philosophy of science. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210, PHIL 211, PHIL 212, PHIL 213, PHIL 214, PHIL 215, PHIL 216, PHIL 217, PHIL 220, PHIL 240, or PHIL 340.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 440 - Theoretical Wisdom: Philosophical Topics Credits 3

Reading and study in selected topics in philosophy with special attention to contemporary developments in the philosophical literature. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210, PHIL 211, PHIL 212, PHIL 213, PHIL 214, PHIL 215, PHIL 216, PHIL 217, PHIL 220, PHIL 240, or PHIL 340.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.
Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 10.

PHIL 445 - Philosophical Argument and Writing Credits 1-3

Reading, research and discussion in selected philosophical topics and problems with an emphasis on research and writing skills necessary for successful graduate work in philosophy. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210, PHIL 211, PHIL 212, PHIL 213, PHIL 214, PHIL 215, PHIL 216, PHIL 217, PHIL 220, PHIL 240, or PHIL 340.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 450 - Senior Thesis Credits 3

Directed research in topics chosen in consultation with the philosophy faculty. The student will write a substantial paper in philosophy, with some application to the Christian faith. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210, PHIL 217, PHIL 220, PHIL 230, PHIL 231, PHIL 240, or PHIL 340; PHIL 301 or PHIL 302 or PHIL 303.
Restriction(s): Must be Senior Class; and a Major in Philosophy (PHIL); Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 461 - Symbolic Logic Credits 3

An introduction to the basic elements of modern symbolic logic, including propositional and predicate logic. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210, PHIL 211, PHIL 212, PHIL 213, PHIL 214, PHIL 215, PHIL 216, PHIL 217, PHIL 220, PHIL 240, or PHIL 340.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 482 - Readings in Philosophy Credits 1-3

Directed reading in selected topics and problems in philosophy. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210, PHIL 211, PHIL 212, PHIL 213, PHIL 214, PHIL 215, PHIL 216, PHIL 217, PHIL 220, PHIL 240, or PHIL 340.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.

PHIL 490 - Directed Research Credits 1-3

Directed research in some philosophical topic or problem. Grade Mode: A.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 210, PHIL 211, PHIL 212, PHIL 213, PHIL 214, PHIL 215, PHIL 216, PHIL 217, PHIL 220, PHIL 240, or PHIL 340.
Restriction(s): Must be Undergraduate Level.
Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 9.