Philosophy courses
PHI204BR - Mind, Knowledge and Reality
An introduction to the main
metaphysical and epistemological theories of
philosophy. Issues addressed include the existence of God, the problem of
evil, the mind-body problem, knowledge and skepticism, and personal
identity and resurrection. (4 credits)(NWCore option under Belief and
Reason) (Writing Intensive)
PHI208BR - Reason and Christian Faith
(4 credits; alternate year, consult department)(IGE option under Belief and
Reason) An introduction to some of the main philosophical problems faced by
Christians. Possible topics include apologetics, arguments for and against
the existence of God, the attributes of God, the problem of evil, and the
relationship between faith and reason.
PHI210BR - Introduction to Political Philosophy
(4 credits, alternate years, consult department)(NWCore option under Belief
and Reason) This course introduces the student to philosophy by means of an
examination of the main questions of social and political theory. It
examines such matters as the justification and purpose of government,
anarchism, justice, equality, and human rights.
Cross-referenced in political science.
PHI214BR - Contemporary Moral Issues
A philosophical exploration of contemporary moral issues. Possible topics
include self-defense, war, terrorism, capital punishment, suicide,
euthanasia, global poverty, factory farming and experimenting on animals,
abortion, and others. (4 credits)(NWCore option under Belief and Reason)
(Writing Intensive)
PHI219BR - Philosophy and Science Fiction
(4 credits, alternate years, consult department)(IGE option under Belief
and Reason) An introduction to some central philosophical problems
through the medium of science fiction.
PHI226BR - Great Philosophers
An introduction to philosophy through the work of several influential
figures in the history of philosophy. (4 credits, non-yearly,
consult department)(IGE option under Belief and
Reason) (Writing intensive)
PHI244BR - C.S. Lewis
(4 credits, alternate years, consult department) (IGE option under
Belief and Reason) An exploration of the philosophical themes found in
the writings of C.S. Lewis, with some consideration of his place in the
writing group known as the Inklings.
PHI250 - Special Topics
A study of special topics in philosophy which are not adequately covered in other courses as a response to student or faculty needs or interests.(2 or 4 credits, non- yearly, consult department)
PHI310WI - History of Political Thought
(4 credits)(Writing intensive) A survey of the history of Western
political thought, through study of selected major thinkers in the
tradition. Emphasis will be placed both on each thinker's political
theory and how it fits in with the broader history of Western political
thought.
PHI398 - Directed Study