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PHL 100 Introduction to Philosophy

Study of the basic issues and methods of philosophy. Depending on instructor, it may have either a problem or a historical orientation. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)

Credits
3(3-0)

PHL 102 The Meaning of Life

Exploring religious and nonreligious ways that humans from diverse societies find value or meaning in human life and propose to live it well. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Identical to REL 102. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. (University Program Group I-A: Humanities: Human Events and Ideas)

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

REL 102

PHL 105 Critical Thinking in Everyday Life

Designed to help the student think clearly, evaluate arguments, and develop a sensitivity to language. Emphasis is on the development of skills rather than theories.

Credits
3(3-0)

PHL 118 Moral Problems

Study of basic moral problems and proposed solutions to problems associated with violence, oppression, prejudice, and sex. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas.)

Credits
3(3-0)

PHL 128 Philosophical Perspectives on Poverty & Economic Injustice

A philosophical examination of poverty and economic inequality; addresses questions of the moral justification of inequality, economic injustice, and poverty as a form of oppression. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

Credits
3(3-0)

PHL 140 Introduction to Logic

A study of modern formal logic, with emphasis on the development of general procedures for deciding whether any argument is correct. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)

Credits
3(3-0)

PHL 141QR Applied Logic

An introduction to logic, with a focus on its applications. Quantitative Reasoning. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)

Credits
3(3-0)

PHL 145QR Reasoning and Probability

A study of modern inductive reasoning, with emphasis on causal reasoning, probabilities, and decision theory as they relate to daily life. Quantitative Reasoning. (University Program II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)

Credits
3(3-0)