Chair and Professor-Luizzi. Professors-G. Fulmer, Gordon, Geuras, Joy, Kalsi. Associate Professor-Hutcheson. Assistant Professors-Carson, McKinney. Lecturer-Dyal. Instructors-C. Fulmer, Garcia, Ross-Fountain, Zhu.

Philosophy raises some of the most fundamental questions about our world and ourselves-questions about the nature of reality, knowledge, morality, God, and society. Students of philosophy study the thinking of major philosophers on such matters and learn to think critically and clearly on their own.

Since philosophy is the home of the study of logic and the principles of good argumentation, it lends itself well to being joined with virtually any course of study. Some philosophy majors pursue careers in business, journalism, law, medicine, and education. In these cases students recognize that the successful practitioner is the good thinker and turn to philosophy to develop their critical and creative powers. Other majors develop an interest in becoming professional philosophers and enroll in some of the nation's best graduate programs in philosophy.

For further information, call 245-2285 or visit the department in LA 357.

Notes:

1. A major requires 30 semester hours, including 18 semester hours of advanced courses.

2. Majors must take philosophy 2311, 2312, and 2330.

3. A minor requires any 18 semester hours of philosophy, including 12 semester hours of advanced courses.

Freshman Year	Hours
Communication 1310	3
Elective	3
English 1310, 1320	6
General Studies 1100	1
History 1310, 1320	6
Natural Science Perspective	7-8
Philosophy 1305, 2330	6
Phy. Fitness Perspective (2 courses)	2
	34-35
Sophomore Year	Hours
English (Literature)	6
Mathematics (1315 or above)	3
Minor	3
Modern Language	8
Philosophy 2311, 2312	6
Political Science 2310, 2320	6
	32
Junior Year	Hours
Philosophy, advanced	9
Art, Dance, Music, or Theatre 3313	3
Electives	3
BA Science Requirement	3
Minor	6
Modern Language	6
Social Science Perspective	3
	30-33
Senior Year	Hours
Capstone Course (selected from approved
advanced Philosophy courses)	3
Philosophy, advanced	6
Electives	12-15
Minor	6-12
	27-36

Minor in Religious Studies

The minor in Religious Studies is an interdisciplinary minor requiring 18 hours of course work. Students may select among the following courses, some of which have prerequisites*, to build their minor: Anthropology 3305 (Magic, Ritual, and Religion), Anthropology 3332 (Myths and Mound Builders), ArtH 2302 (Ancient/Medieval Art History), English 3329 (Mythology and Folklore), History 4318 (History of Christianity), Philosophy 3317 (Science and Religion), Philosophy 3318* (Reason, God, and Nature), Philosophy 3319* (Major Western Religious Systems of Thought), Philosophy 4388* (Problems in Philosophy offered as Early Christian Philosophy), Political Science 3306 (Religion and American Public Life), Political Science 4313 (Islamic Law and Politics), Religion 2320 (Life and Teachings of Jesus), Religion 3360 (Comparative Religions), and Religion 3365 (The Christian Faith).

Minor in Value Studies

This minor allows a student with special interests in moral value theory to pursue a course of study which culminates in an independent research project in value studies. The minor is comprised of 18 hours of course work, six hours of which are lower division and which include Philosophy 1305 (General Philosophy) and Philosophy 1330 (Reasoning and Analysis) or Philosophy 2330 (Elementary Logic). Students satisfy the remaining 12 hours by taking the following upper division courses: Philosophy 3320 (Ethics), Philosophy 3321 (Contemporary Moral Problems), Philosophy 3322 (Business and Professional Ethics), and Philosophy 4388 (Problems in Philosophy).

Courses in Philosophy (PHIL)

1330 Reasoning and Analysis. (3-0) Study of informal fallacies, valid argument forms, problem solving strategies, language clarification, and application of analytic skills.

(WI) 1305 (PHIL 1301) General Philosophy. (3-0) A study of universal philosophical problems and their solutions with a view toward developing clear thinking about knowledge, belief, and value. Approximately one half of this course will focus on the student's critical thinking skills. Credit cannot be given for both 1305 and 3301.

(WI) 2311 (PHIL 2316) History of Philosophy Before 1600. (3-0) Early Greek, Roman, and medieval systems of thought.

(WI) 2312 (PHIL 2317) History of Philosophy Since 1600. (3-0) Modern philosophical thought through the 19th century.

2330 (PHIL 2303) Elementary Logic. (3-0) A study of the nature and forms of correct reasoning, both deductive and inductive.

(WI) 3301 Philosophical Issues. (3-0) The great philosophical concepts which through the years have challenged the best thoughts of people and have contributed to the fulfillment of the good life. Emphasis upon the applicability of those concepts to human life in our time and to the development of intellectual perspective. Approximately one half of this course will focus on the student's critical thinking skills. Credit cannot be given for both 3301 and 1305.

(WI) 3314 American Philosophy. (3-0) Examination of contributions of Americans to perennial philosophical issues.

(WI) 3315 Contemporary Philosophy. (3-0) Selected readings in late 19th century and 20th century philosophy: existentialism, positivism, also analytic philosophy, phenomenology, and pragmatism. Prerequisite: Three hours of lower division philosophy, Philosophy 3301, or consent of the instructor.

(WI) 3316 Existentialism and Phenomenology. (3-0) A study of the nature of human experience and existence in the philosophies of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, Merleau-Ponty, and Camus. Topics will include freedom, dread, emotion, death, other minds, faith, and the past as experienced by the individual. Prerequisite: Three hours of lower division philosophy, Philosophy 3301, or consent of the instructor.

(WI) 3317 Science and Religion. (3-0) An examination of the nature of scope of science and scientific method as well as nature of religion. An exploration of the relationship between religion and science and a study of the effects they have had on each other.

(WI) 3318 Reason, God and Nature. (3-0) An analysis of the concept of God, terms predicated on God, and theological propositions. An attempt to determine the nature of religious utterances in comparison with those of everyday life, scientific discovery, morality, and imaginative expression. Prerequisite: Three hours of lower division philosophy, 3301, or consent of the instructor. (Capstone)

(WI) 3319 Major Western Religious Systems of Thought. (3-0) A study of the basic tenets of Judaism and Christianity, an examination of their major doctrinal differences, and a critical analysis of some of the perennial problems central to each. Prerequisite: Three hours of lower division philosophy, Philosophy 3301, or consent of the instructor. (Capstone)

(WI) 3320 Ethics. (3-0) A study of classical and contemporary philosophical inquiries into our knowledge of the "good" and the grounds of moral obligation. Prerequisite: Three hours of lower division philosophy, Philosophy 3301, or consent of the instructor.(Capstone)

(WI) 3321 Contemporary Moral Problems.* (3-0) Exploration of philosophical dimensions of such contemporary moral problems as abortion, euthanasia, poverty, animal rights, nuclear war, and privacy in a computer age. Prerequisite: Three hours of lower division philosophy, Philosophy 3301, or consent of the instructor.(Capstone)

(WI) 3322 Business and Professional Ethics. (3-0) Study of major topics in business and professional ethics, including what a profession is, whether it differs from business, and what is involved with the moral education, social responsibilities, and ethical standards of professionals and business people. Prerequisite: Three hours of lower division philosophy, Philosophy 3301, or consent of the instructor.(Capstone)

(WI) 3323 Environmental Ethics. (3-0) Study of ethical issues associated with the environment including nature, use, preservation, and restoration of the environment.

(WI) 3324 Meaning of Life. (3-0) Investigation of major theories of the meaning of life in Western and Eastern philosophies.

(WI) 3331 Philosophy of Law. (3-0) The major theses which have been set forth in the history of jurisprudence including foundations of law, natural law, legal positivism, and the judicial process. (Capstone)

(WI) 3332 Social and Political Philosophy. (3-0) Critical examination of major theories concerning the organization of societies and governments. Prerequisite: Three hours of lower division philosophy, Philosophy 3301, or consent of the instructor.(Capstone)

(WI) 3333 Feminist Theory. (3-0) This course will examine major feminist theories including liberal feminism, Marxist feminism, radical feminism, and post-modernist feminism with an eye especially to revealing the complexity and diversity of contemporary feminist thought. Prerequisite: Three hours of lower division philosophy, Philosophy 3301, WS 3376 or 3376, or permission of the instructor.

3340 Symbolic Logic. (3-0) A study of the logic of propositions through prepositional calculi, formal proofs, and first-order functional calculi. Also included is an investigation into the axiomatic method as used in logic and mathematics, including the concepts of completeness and consistency. Prerequisite: Philosophy 2330, or Mathematics 2372, or consent of instructor.

(WI) 3350B  Philosophy in Its Relation to Other Disciplines. (3-0) The course will be offered under the following sub-title: B., Philosophy and Literature. The course is intended to explain the relation between philosophy and literature. Prerequisite: Three semester hours of lower division philosophy, Philosophy 3301, or consent of the instructor. (Capstone)

(WI) 4350 Philosophy of the Arts. (3-0) A critical and historical analysis of the nature of aesthetic experience and creative genius. Prerequisite: three hours of lower division philosophy, Philosophy 3301, or consent of the instructor. (Capstone)

(WI) 4351 Philosophy of Education. (3-0) Study of major philosophical theories on nature, value, and purpose of education.

(WI) 4355 Philosophical Theory of Science. (3-0) A study of the major theories concerning the nature and value of science and the scientific method. Prerequisite: Three hours of lower division philosophy, Philosophy 3301, or consent of the instructor. (Capstone)

(WI) 4356 Philosophical Theory of Knowledge. (3-0) A study of the major theories concerning knowledge, belief, certainty, and perception. Topics covered will include empiricism, rationalism, realism, and idealism. Prerequisite: Three hours of lower division philosophy, Philosophy 3301, or consent of the instructor.

(WI) 4370 Metaphysics. (3-0) Systematic study of metaphysical problems by examination of classical and modern texts. Topics considered will involve being and unity, mind and matter, God, causation and necessity, free will and determinism. Prerequisite: Three hours of lower division philosophy, Philosophy 3301, or consent of the instructor.

4388 Problems in Philosophy*. (3-0) Independent study of specific problems in philosophy. Open to students on an individual or small group basis by arrangement with the Department of Philosophy. Problem area, bibliography, and study paper outline are to be approved by the instructor. Prerequisite: Three hours of lower division philosophy, Philosophy 3301, or consent of the instructor.

Courses in Religion (REL)

2310 Survey of the Old Testament. (3-0) A critical, historical, and interpretive study of the literature of Israel, covering the entire Old Testament.

2315 Survey of the New Testament. (3-0) A study of the New Testament, including the historical background, the life of Christ, the spread of Christianity, and the letters of Paul.

2320 The Life and Teaching of Jesus. (3-0) A critical analysis of the four Gospels, which provide the only records of the work and words of Jesus.

3360 Comparative Religions. (3-0) An interpretation of the fundamental insights, concepts, ideals, and customs of the major living religions of the world.

3365 The Christian Faith. (3-0) A systematic study of the major doctrines of Christianity-God, Christ, Man, Sin, Salvation, Faith, Evil, Eternal Life, and others. *May be repeated for additional credit.