Philosophy Courses for University Degree and Transfer Programs
PHIL 100 Introductory Philosophy I
In this course, we examine issues under the heading The World and Beyond. We look at four areas of philosophy B metaphysics, religion, knowledge and truth. The main focus of the course is whether we can have knowledge of what lies beyond sense experience.
PHIL 101 Introductory Philosophy II
This course focuses not on reality, but human reality. We explore issues such as self-identify and free will, and the relationship between mind and body. We also discuss ethical theory and metaethical issues such as relativism, subjectivism, and egoism. We then look at justice issues and end with an examination of taste in aesthetic judgements.
PHIL 200 Contemporary Moral Problems I
Explores contemporary moral problems in social ethics. We discuss societal problems such as sexual morality, censorship, racism and sexism, oppression, economic justice, drug legalization and addiction, and world hunger.
PHIL 201 Contemporary Moral Problems II
Focuses on biomedical and environmental ethics. We discuss abortion and euthanasia both as legal and ethical issues. We then discuss legal ethics and the controversy around capital punishment. finally, we explore environmental issues, particularly animal rights and obligations towards nature.
