St. Clair County Community College 2004-2005 Catalog

PHILOSOPHY

Communications Department 810-989-5578

Philosophy studies the fundamental issues and problems of existence, such as the nature, origin, and purpose of the universe, and the nature of humans, their freedom, and their moral and social obligations, in order to formulate a coherent world view and philosophy of life. Since to solve these problems philosophy stresses logical and careful thinking, philosophy courses are especially recommended for pre-professional, liberal arts, and science programs.

PHL 210 Introduction to Philosophy. This course is organized with a "problems" approach to show how, through the ages, philosophers have dealt with such recurring problems as those of knowledge, morality, freedom, justice, and the nature of the universe and a human's place in it. The object of the course is to sharpen the student's ability to evaluate ideas and broaden the student's world view.

Prerequisite: None

3 credits = 3 lecture

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PHL 215 Introduction to Logic. This course introduces the basic principles of reasoning, both deductive and inductive, and gives some attention to informal fallacies and syllogistic reasoning. The object of the course is to make the student a more logical thinker and more alert to fallacious arguments.

Prerequisite: None

3 credits = 3 lecture CT

PHL 220 Religions of the World. This course provides a concise, comparative introduction to the major religions of the world, introducing students to the basic vocabulary of the field, theories of origin, the historical and cultural context, the lives of their founders, the teachings, the development and current status within the world, and the contemporary socio-political impact of major religions.

Prerequisite: None

3 credits = 3 lecture

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