Philosophy (PHI) at Thomas Nelson Community College


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PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy I
Introduces a broad spectrum of philosophical problems and perspectives with an emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
PHI 102 - Introduction to Philosophy II
Introduces a broad spectrum of philosophical problems and perspectives with an emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values. Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
PHI 111 - Logic I
Introduces inductive and deductive reasoning, with an emphasis on common errors and fallacies.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
PHI 112 - Logic II
Evaluates deductive arguments utilizing methods of symbolic logic.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
PHI 115 - Practical Reasoning
Studies informal logic and language techniques as they relate to reasoning and argument. Provides practice in analyzing arguments and constructing sound arguments. L
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
PHI 195 - Topics In
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
PHI 211 - The History of Western Philosophy I
Provides historical survey of representative philosophers from the pre-Socratics to the present. Introduces the student to development of philosophical thought through selected readings of original works and appropriate critical materials. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
PHI 212 - The History of Western Philosophy II
Provides historical survey of representative philosophers from the pre-Socratics to the present. Introduces the student to development of philosophical thought through selected readings of original works and appropriate critical materials. Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
PHI 220 - Ethics
Provides a systematic study of representative ethical systems.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
PHI 225 - Selected Problems in Applied Ethics
Analyzes and discusses significant contemporary ethical issues and problems existing throughout the various professions such as business, medicine, law, education, journalism, and public affairs. May be repeated for credit.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
PHI 295 - Topics In
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
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