Considering PHILOSOPHY?

THE PHILOSOPHY CORE:

In Core Philosophy classes, you will learn about the origins of western culture and thought. In doing this, you will also learn how to:

· Carefully read and analyze a text.

· Productively discuss challenging ideas with other people.

· Express yourself clearly in speech and in writing.

· Develop and logically defend your own ideas.

PHL 001: Western Philosophy 1: Mostly offered during the Fall semester.

PHL 002: Western Philosophy 2: Mostly offered during the Spring semester.

Note: most people take both PHL 001 and PHL 002 consecutively, to fulfill their CORE requirements. However, it is possible to take just one of PHL 001 or PHL 002, or to take PHL 002 first, and then do PHL 001. Taking PHL 002 first does not put you at a disadvantage.

The PHILOSOPHY MAJOR and MINOR

Philosophy is a great major or minor for many people, especially people planning to go on to Education, Law, Computing, Medical School, and Business. If you are planning on a career that requires clear thinking, an ability to communicate well and explain ideas to others, and high GRE/LSAT scores, then you should consider majoring or minoring in Philosophy!

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THE PHILOSOPHY MINOR:

15 credits in Philosophy. Required courses: PHL 005, 026, 042, 1XX, Seminar or Independent Study

THE PHILOSOPHY MAJOR:

30 credits in Philosophy. Required courses: PHL 003, 005, 026, 060, 061, 125, Independent Study, three electives

Our Full-Time Faculty:

· John Mullen, Professor (Ph.D. Boston University) (On Academic Leave)

· Joan Boyle, Professor (Ph.D. Catholic University of America)

· Robert Berchman, Associate Professor (Ph.D. Brown University)

· Christian Perring, Assistant Professor (Ph.D. Princeton University). Department Chair.

Fall 2003	Future Offerings
	We also plan to offer PHL 026 Eastern Philosophy, PHL 060A Ancient Philosophy, and PHL071A Philosophy of Art in Fall 2003.
	We normally offer PHL 001C, 002C, PHL 005A and PHL 042A every semester. PHL 005Aand PHL042A are offered as evening classes in Fall semesters and day classes in Spring semesters

Winter 2003
Western Phil 1 PHL 001C	A study of the rise of Western culture and ideas. You will read Greek philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle, and some books from the Bible. The issues raised in these works will be discussed and you will be encouraged to form your own viewpoints.	600-820PM Oakdale Burkum
Gods, Healers, Saviors and Saints ASC 123C	A study of the role of religious leaders through the ages.	1030 AM-1230PM Oakdale Mineo
Wrongdoing and Punishment ASC 142C	A study of the role of legal punishment in contemporary America.	600-820PM Oakdale Kendall
Spring 2003
Western Phil 1 PHL 001C		MW 1000-1120 AM Oakdale Kendall
Western Phil 2 PHL 002C	A survey of the development of Western thought over the last five hundred years. You will read philosophers such as Descartes, Locke, Kant, Nietzsche, and Sartre.	FYAD TR 230-350 pm MW 1000-1120PM M 530-810PM MW 830-950AM TR 100-220PM TR 1130A-1250PM MW 100-220PM Oakdale TR 930-1050AM MW 930-1050AM Brookhaven
Introduction to Philosophy PHL003A	We will examine a variety of philosophical issues that have been important in the history of philosophy. We will focus on the nature of the self and our knowledge of the world. This course is offered once every two years.	MW 1130AM-1250PM Perring Oakdale
Logic PHL 005A	Informal logic and critical reasoning. Note that we will offer PHL 005A as an evening class in Fall 2003.	MW 100-220PM Staff Oakdale
Philosophy of Death & Dying PHL 025A	This is a course about living. Losing a friend or family member can change your whole life. Many have lost loved ones. What is an appropriate response to these experiences? How can thinking through human limits in time change the way you live? Doing philosophy is examining assumptions, pondering ways to live with quality. Diverse cultures have ways to address questions of Life and Death. We will consider the best approaches East and West have to offer. This course is rarely offered: take it while you have the chance!	T530-810 PM Boyle Oakdale
Ethics PHL 042A	This course covers ethical theories such as virtue theory, Utilitarianism, Kantianism, and relativism, and discusses social issues such as abortion, animal rights, the right to speak freely, to health care, and social justice. Note that we will offer PHL 042A as an evening class in Fall 2003.	TR 230-350 PM Perring Oakdale
Modern Phil PHL 061A	An examination of the most important Western philosophers of the modern era, from the 16^th century to the 19^th century. This course is offered once a year.	TR 1100AM-1220PM Berchman Brookhaven
Existentialism PHL 124A	An historical introduction to the existentialist philosophical tradition from its nineteenth century roots in the works of Kierkegaard and Nietzsche to the writings of Sartre, Heidegger, Buber, and Camus. Readings from both philosophical and literary sources. This course is normally offered at least once every two years.	TR 100-220PM Berchman Oakdale
Philosophy of Education EDU 304	(Graduate class). A study of the goals of education in a democratic society.	T530-730PM Perring Oakdale