| Course Code | Title & Description | Credits | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHL 101 |
Introduction to PhilosophyIn this course, students will examine the discipline of philosophy from a topical perspective. Major philosophers and concepts in this discipline will be studied in the context of central problems or issues in the history of philosophy. Issues or topics to be studied may include: the meaning of life, freewill and determinism, the mind-body problem,... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| PHL 200 |
ExistentialismIn this course, students consider the works of central existentialist figures such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Sartre and Camus as well as related literary works. Students explore themes such as authentic existence, freedom, nihilism, meaning, subjectivity and values. They will also examine questions such as the meaning of life and whether values ar... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| PHL 205 |
EthicsIn this course, students will be introduced to the main tenets and justifications of at least four classical ethical theories within the Western tradition, such as Ethical Relativism, Virtue Ethics, Natural Law Ethics, Deontological (Duty) Ethics, Utilitarianism, Social Contract Theory, and Care Ethics. Additionally, students will be introduced to ... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| PHL 241 |
Environmental EthicsIn this course, students will be introduced to philosophical ethics and its application to contemporary environmental issues. Environmental degradation is easily recognizable; however, the obligation to remedy or prevent such degradation is highly contested. Students will examine and consider the nature and extent of moral responsibility as it pert... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| PHL 244 |
Ethical and Legal Issues in Health CareIn this course, students will be introduced to issues arising from the application of philosophical ethics or moral theory to the health care context. Different models of ethical decision-making will be used to examine current issues in health care. The course also provides an overview of legal theory and responsibility as it applies to the health ... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| PHL 250 |
Logic IntroIn this course, students are introduced to the discipline of philosophical logic. Emphasis will be placed on the distinction between deductive/formal reasoning and inductive/informal reasoning. With regard to the former, the course will examine different methods for the evaluation of deductive/formal arguments or reasoning. With regard to the latte... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
Revised on January 30, 2026