Philosophy (PHIL)

PHIL 231 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY3 Credits

A study of traditional and contemporary approaches to major philosophical issues.

PHIL 233 SYMBOLIC LOGIC3 Credits

A study of methods for systematic, critical evaluations of assertions and arguments.

PHIL 269 ETHICS, SOCIETY AND CURRENT ISSUES3 Credits

A study of the relationship between the development of a personal ethic and its application to social issues and the exercise of citizenship.

PHIL 336 BIOMEDICAL ETHICS3 Credits

A philosophical study of ethical issues that arise within the practice of medicine and the biological sciences. Topics to be covered might include abortion, euthanasia, relationships with patients, ethics of research, or social funding of health care.

Prerequisites: Sophomore or above status

PHIL 337 ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS3 Credits

A philosophical study of ethical issues that involve the relationship between humans and their natural environment. Topics to be covered might include theories of nature, animal rights, pollution, consumption patterns and multicultural perspectives.

Prerequisites: Sophomore or above status

PHIL 340 PHILOSOPHY ON THE RANGE3 Credits

A philosophical approach to exploring values, culture, and problems of the High Plains region. Topics vary and can include issues relevant to environmental ethics, natural beauty, socioeconomics, rural politics, rangeland science, and the cultural identities of the region.

Prerequisites: Sophomore or above status

PHIL 360 PHILOSOPHY OF GENDER3 Credits

An introduction to philosophical questioning through the study of gender. Topics that may be explored are: the nature and reality of gender; the reality and effects of gender norms and gender roles in the family, work, and society; privilege and oppression; and the intersection of gender and other identities such as race or religion.

Prerequisites: Sophomore or above status

PHIL 370 CIVIL DISCOURSE AND CIVIC VIRTUE3 Credits

A theoretical and practical examination of what sort of personal character and interpersonal discourse to be present for our democracy to flourish.

Prerequisites: Sophomore or above status

PHIL 400 INDEPENDENT STUDY OR RESEARCH1-3 Credits

Advanced study or research in a special field of philosophy.

Prerequisites: Junior or above status

Add Consent: Instructor Consent

Requirements: Permission of Instructor, Dean and Academic Vice President required.

PHIL 432 ETHICS3 Credits

A study of the major philosophical theories that attempt to describe the nature of morality and/or to prescribe the means by which acts may be judged moral or immoral.

Prerequisites: Sophomore or above status