Philosophy

Phi 201 Introduction to Philosophy

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

A survey of major fields of philosophic thought, representative works of classical and modern origin, and acquaintance with systematic approaches to logic, ethics, aesthetics, and metaphysics.

Phi 202 Ethics

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

A survey of ethical issues such as capital punishment, censorship, marriage, and family, etc., critically examined from a moral perspective.

Phi 203 Introduction to Logic

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

Develops critical thinking skills by introducing formal and informal logic systems with a focus on symbolic logic. Studies deductive and inductive arguments, forms of fallacies, and methods of proof. Prerequisites: MAT 097 or Regents Math A with a Score of 080.

Phi 204 Comparative Religion

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

An investigation and comparative analysis of the world's great religions, including the religions of India (Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism), of the Far East (Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto), and of the Near East (Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam).

Phi 206 Biomedical Ethics

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

A survey of biomedical issues such as abortion, AIDS, euthanasia, organ transplants, genetic engineering, drug testing, etc., will be critically examined from a moral perspective.

Phi 207 Business Ethics

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

An introduction to concepts that are relevant to identifying, analyzing, and resolving ethical issues in business. This course is not intended to create a moralistic criticism of the behavior of individuals, business, or governmental organizations. Topics include corporate and governmental social responsibility, employee privacy rights, stakeholder's rights, and consumer rights.