COURSE CURRICULUM

The Philosophy program offers a diverse range of courses that introduce students to fundamental concepts and encourage critical engagement with complex ideas. Foundational courses like PHIL 1290: Critical Thinking teach essential skills in reasoning and argument analysis, while PHIL 1420: Philosophy as a Way of Life explores how philosophical ideas influence everyday living. Students can delve into specialized topics such as PHIL 2190: Philosophy and Sexuality, which examines the philosophical dimensions of human sexuality, and PHIL 2650: Plato, focusing on the works of one of the most influential ancient philosophers. Contemporary issues are addressed in courses like PHIL 2750: Ethics and the Environment, exploring moral responsibilities toward the natural world, and PHIL 3220: Feminist Philosophy, which critiques traditional philosophical perspectives through feminist lenses. Social and political themes are covered in PHIL 3440: Problems in Social and Political Philosophy, while PHIL 3760: Topics in Moral Theory investigates ethical questions in depth. Students interested in language and logic can take PHIL 4510: Philosophy of Language, which examines how meaning and communication work, and PHIL 4630: Symbolic Logic, offering formal training in logical systems. Together, these courses provide a broad and rigorous foundation in philosophy, developing students’ analytical, writing, and critical thinking skills for both academic and professional success.