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PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

PHIL 1311 and PHIL 1312 are interchangeable. PHIL 1311 examines Ancient and Medieval Philosophy, and PHIL 1312 examines Modern and Contemporary Philosophy. Any degree plan that requires Introduction to Philosophy will accept either PHIL 1311 or PHIL 1312, since these classes discuss both the history of philosophy and the enduring problems. (This class will also fulfill the requirements of a humanities course or a multicultural course.)

PHIL 1303 Principles of Reasoning
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

This class is part of the core curriculum for a Business degree at the University of Houston. We will offer two sections to accommodate various academic schedules. This class focuses on critical thinking skills. This class will examine the strategies for recognizing a good argument, and the ways to construct a sound argument of your own. This class will also give you many practical tools to develop a good argument, as well as the ability to recognize a bad or faulty argument. This class is very helpful for planning research papers of any length.

PHIL 1304 Introduction to World Religions
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

This course is a diverse survey of world traditions and religions, including African traditions, Native American traditions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Tao and Chinese Philosophy, Christianity and Judaism. Core Curriculum Course.

PHIL 2189 Academic Cooperative in Philosophy
Credit: 1 (1 lecture)

An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical handson work experience. In conjunction with class seminars, the student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of philosophy.

PHIL 2289 Academic Cooperative in Philosophy
Credit: 2 (2 lecture)

PHIL 2303 Logic
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

This class is a Math equivalent course. Symbolic Logic is fundamental to the operation of computer software programs. Anyone interested in majoring in Computer Science would benefit from the study of Symbolic Logic. This course will provide any student with basic principles of reasoning and argument in any subject area

PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

The terms ethics and morality are interchangeable. Morality often is used in religious contexts, while ethics is used for secular situations. This class studies four moral theories: Ethical Egoism, Ethics of Natural Law, Utilitarianism, and the Ethics of Respect for Persons. We will examine some writings on morality and ethics by important thinkers of the past and present, such as Aristotle, Aquinas, Kant, John Stuart Mill, John Rawls, Mary Wolstonecraft, and others. (This class will also fulfill the requirements of a humanities course, as well as the philosophy requirements for nursing students.)

PHIL 2307 Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

This course is a critical analysis of political theories and social issues. Consideration will be given to historically significant and contemporary systems, problems, and thinkers. Core Curriculum Course.

PHIL 2316 History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

An historic survey of critical and reflective thinking as applied to the basic problems of existence and the meaning of human life and institutions; begins with the Greek and Roman philosophers, continues through the
Middle Ages, and ends with the Renaissance; a study of the nature of philosophy as applied to the development of the scientific method, the existence of God, and the political structures of society.

PHIL 2317 History of Modern/Contemporary Philosophy
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

An historic survey of critical and reflective thinking as applied to the basic problems of existence and the meaning of human life and institutions; begins with the Renaissance, continues with the major philosophers of the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, and ends with an examination of the analytic and existential philosophers of the 20th century; a study of the nature of philosophy as applied to the development of the scientific method, the existence of god, and the political structures of society.

PHIL 2321 Philosophy of Religion
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)

Philosophy of Religion studies both Eastern and Western Religions. We study the Eastern Religions of Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism of China, and Shintoism of Japan. We also study the Western Religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. We will also examine certain primal religions of the past and of the present day. (This class will also fulfill the requirements of a humanities course or a multicultural course)

PHIL 2389 Academic Cooperative in Philosophy
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)