PHI - Philosophy

This is an introduction to rigorous thought about a variety of concepts and problems of fundamental significance. You will be introduced to methods of philosophical analysis, the clarification of important concepts, the careful appraisal of arguments and theories, and the sheer breadth and variety of philosophical concerns. The course aims to enable you to write more clearly, think more deeply, and pursue your intellectual interests both with more attention to detail and with an eye to the "bigger picture". Laboratory course is required for Pathways students. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course examines inductive and deductive arguments related to the nature of right and wrong, good and evil, the grounds of moral choice and decision, and the resolution of moral conflicts. Students will learn to recognize how inductive and deductive arguments are used in critical thinking, reconstruct the arguments from multiple perspectives, and evaluate the merits of the arguments from ethical and logical perspectives. Students will be able to recognize the ethical and logical arguments from a variety of sources such as news, politics, advertisements, and literature. Students will be able to provide informal reconstructions of these arguments in their own words. The class time is split between the classroom and online work, some in an adaptive learning environment. Laboratory course is required for Pathways students. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course will focus on the history of ideas, individuals and events that have influenced the curriculum, organization, policies and philosophies of education in the United States. A special topic option allows students to pursue topics related to their area of interest within the education spectrum. The class time is split between the classroom and online work, some in an adaptive learning environment. Laboratory course is required for Pathways students. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours