Focuses on the development of intellectual skills for all areas of study, the organization of ideas, identification of common errors in reasoning, and critical analysis of editorials, speeches and articles.

Development of intellectual skills for all areas of study. Focuses on organization of ideas, identification of common errors in reasoning, and critical analysis of editorials, speeches and articles.

Includes the basic issues studied by philosophers. Topics for discussion include the nature of freedom, the rational foundations for atheism, human existence and meaning, the nature of knowledge, and issues in aesthetics.

Detailed analyses of selected moral philosophers and various approaches to value theory in conjunction with specific contemporary ethical issues are examined.

A critical examination of selected contemporary and classical issues of religion. Topics include proofs for the existence of God, the problem of evil, the nature of religious experience, and the reliability of religious truth claims.

This course will deal with ethical issues having to do with the use of biomedical techniques and directions of biomedical research. Topics may include questions associated with reproductive technologies, research on animals, stem-cell research, cloning, or other current issues. Further, questions of the nature of scientific investigation, and of the function of medical research in society may be addressed.

Exploration of fundamental value questions and dilemmas associated with training and research in the sciences. Includes applications of science to technology and industry.

The first of a two-semester survey of the major figures in western philosophy, beginning with the antecedents to Greek philosophy in Africa. CPHI 331 covers the period of origin through Greek and Medieval thought. Students may take either CPHI 331 or CPHI 332 independently or both in sequence.

Classic philosophical problems explored in more depth than that at the introductory level. Students are encouraged to engage in out-of-class research and independent thought.

Examination of philosophical assumptions underlying different political systems. Topics include the nature of social existence, freedom, rights, and the individual and society.

Introduction of personalities representative of the African-American philosophical tradition. Insight into the general character of this tradition and its distinctive style of philosophizing. Also emphasizes issues in social philosophy, ethics, and religion.

Upper-division students explore issues with present-day philosophical significance. Open to both majors and non-majors.

Upper-division students explore issues with present-day philosophical significance.

Upper-division students explore issues with present-day philosophical significance. Open to majors and nonmajors.

Development of analytical and interpretive skills. In consultation with an instructor, upper-division students may select an appropriate subject to explore. Independent study requires extensive reading and written work.

Development of analytical and interpretive skills. In consultation with an instructor, upper-division students may select an appropriate subject to explore. Independent study requires extensive reading and written work.