PHILOSOPHY COURSES

Phil 230 General Philosophy credit 3 hrs.

The course introduces the student to the most significant philosophical approaches man has made toward the understanding of his environment. Emphasis will be placed on analysis and interpretation of reasoned statements and fallacious arguments in order to achieve clear, critical thinking.

Phil 235 African American Philosophy credit 3 hrs

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

Phil 330 Critical Thinking and Logic credit 3 hrs.

This course introduces students to the basic rules for valid reasoning. Students learn how to assess arguments critically by others and how to construct valid arguments. Deductive, inductive and prepositional logic are covered. Prerequisites: Math 134.

Phil/Rel 333 Philosophy of Religion credit 3 hrs.

This course exposes the student to the historical problems and challenges posed by reason to religious belief systems.

Phil 430 Social Ethics credit 3 hrs.

A study of the problems of the moral life as related to contemporary social, political and economic trends; the character of the individual; and the philosophical foundations of morality form the subject matter of this course.

Phil 431 Trends in Modern Philosophy credit 3 hrs.

The course guides the student in an examination of current philosophical trends and their contemporary representatives. In addition, all modern systems are noted, including idealism, naturalism, materialism, existentialism, theistic and nihilistic realism, pragmatism, humanism, and logical positivism. Prerequisite: Phil 230.

Source: Benedict College Catalogue, 2007-2009.