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PHL 101 Introduction to Philosophy -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025, ENG 032, or assessment/waiver. Introduces the student to recurring ideas and thought systems represented in the literature and lives of great thinkers and examines philosophical principles, such as foundations of morality, skepticism, the nature of knowledge, the nature of mind, free will and determinism, and the existence of God. Emphasizes the evaluation of arguments and analysis of concepts. 3 lecture hours.
3
   
PHL 102 Introduction to Ethics -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025, ENG 032, or assessment/waiver. Introduces the student to the ethical domain as a field of philosophy by examining major concepts such as happiness, virtues and rules and applies them to practical moral problems. 3 lecture hours.
3
   
PHL 213

Logic -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025, ENG 032, or assessment/waiver. A course in formal logic. A study of the principles and methods employed in the appraisal of arguments and methodology that will lead one’s thinking to the accurate attainment of truth. 3 lecture hours.

3
   
PHL 220 Philosophy of Religion -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025, ENG 032, or assessment/waiver. Analyzes issues basic to understanding religion, including the problem of evil, free will and divine foreknowledge, arguments for the existence of God, relationship of faith and reason, and arguments for personal immortality. Examines major world religions [Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Shinto, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, et. al.] 3 lecture hours.
3
   
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