LAH - Philosophy

Topics of study include: the nature of philosophy and philosophizing as a human function, how humans form questions and answers concerning the nature of existence, knowledge and values, how vocational philosophers (past and present) offer stimulus and resources for this function. 5 quarter hours Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements.

This course is an introduction to logic and effective thinking. Logic is the study of the principles of correct reasoning or the study of arguments. "Arguments" means giving reasons to support a conclusion or belief one holds (and perhaps wants to convince others to hold as well). Effective thinking in this course means logical thinking. Thinking will be studied in a systematic way to evaluate whether the reasons given are good reasons or not. Critical thinking will be applied to arguments encountered everyday in news stories, editorials, political speeches, etc. to determine if the arguments meet the requirements of logic. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree program. 5 quarter hours

Examination of process and criteria for forming and testing values. Study of value experience in cultural and individual contexts; contexts include tradition, scientific inquiry, emotional, and practical concerns. Values are related to ethical obligations. 5 quarter hours

Study of the nature of religious faith, belief, and language in relation to general methods of attaining meaning and knowledge. The relation of religious commitment to ethical obligations, general cultural values, and life's tragic elements. 5 quarter hours Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements.

Survey of the major world religions; empirical study of beliefs, ritual, and ethical commitments within respective cultural contexts. Development of critical principles of structure study. 5 quarter hours Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements.

An inquiry into the following themes pertaining to death and dying; (a) historical and contemporary interpretations; (b) emotional and social patterns that compose human treatments of death and dying; (c) the development of a personal philosophy that relates death and the arts of living; (d) the relations between pertinent professionals and dying and/or bereaved clients. 5 quarter hours Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements.

Health care professionals often encounter patients who report having experienced phenomenon known as near-death experience. This course will explore this phenomenon and provide health care professionals with insight into this experience in order to be better prepared to assist their patients who have had a near-death experience. Prerequisite(s): Admission to NLU 5 quarter hours Counts in the Humanities Area of General Education Requirements.

Counts in the Humanities Are of General Education requirements. 2-5 quarter hours

A philosophy offering of special interest to be studied in depth. May be registered for more than once, since the topic varies each term. 2-5 quarter hours