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Philosophy (PHIL) - For a syllabus or more detailed course information, please contact the department at 610-758-3775.
Course Listings
Course# Course Title (Credit Hours) CRN Day/Time Location Session Instructor
| 001-010 | Intro. to Philosophy: The Examined Life (4) | 20368 | T/Th 4-7:00pm | MG 110 | First | Burak |
| 001-011 | Intro. to Philosophy: The Examined Life (4) | 20369 | M-Th 10-11:35am | MG 101 | Second | Hulsizer |
| 105-010 | Ethics (4) | 20371 | M-Th 10-11:35am | MG 101 | First | Hulsizer |
| 105-011 | Ethics (4) | 20372 | T/Th 4-7:00pm | MG 110 | Second | Burak |
| 116-010/REL 116-010 | Bioethics (4) | 20373 | M/W 7-10:00pm | MG 101 | First | Steffen |
| 116-010/REL 116-010 | Bioethics (4) | 20916 | M/W 4-7:00pm | MG 111 | Second | Schmidt |
| 140-010 | Eastern Philosophy (4) | 20869 | M-Th 10-11:35am | MG 110 | First | Reihman |
| 195-010 | Early Hollywood Horror Films (4) | 20380 | M/W 4-7:00pm | MG 102 | First | Mendelson |
| 196-010* | Philosophy & Technology: Metaphysics and Morality in the Digital Age (4) | 20381 | Online | First | Reihman | |
| 198-010 | Contemporary Horror Films (4) | 20383 | M/W 4-7:00pm | MG 102 | Second | Mendelson |
| 290-010 | Independent Study (1-4) | 20384 | Hours arranged | First | Staff | |
| 290-011 | Independent Study (1-4) | 20385 | Hours arranged | Second | Staff | |
| 371-010 | Adv. Independent Study (1-4) | 20387 | Hours arranged | First | Staff | |
| 371-011 | Adv. Independent Study (1-4) | 20388 | Hours arranged | Second | Staff |
Course Descriptions
Philosophy
001. The Examined Life: Introduction to Philosophy: What makes a life meaningful, what makes it worth living? In pursuit of an answer to this question this course examines many of the basic questions of philosophy: ethical questions about justice and virtue, epistemological questions about the limits of human knowledge, metaphysical questions about what there is. HU
105. Ethics: Examination of right and wrong, good and bad, from classic sources such as Plato, Aristotle, Hume, Kant, Mill and Nietzsche. HU
116/REL 116. Bioethics: Moral issues that arise in the context of health care and related biomedical fields in the United States today, examined in the light of the nature and foundation of moral rights and obligations. Topics include: confidentiality, informed consent, euthanasia, medical research and experimentation, genetics, the distribution of health care, etc. HU
140. Eastern Philosophy: Survey of selected texts and issues in the eastern philosophical traditions. Attention will be given to the development and interrelations of these traditions as well as a comparison of western and eastern treatments of selected issues. Areas of focus may include Confucianism, Taoism, and Zen Buddhism. HU
195. Early Hollywood Horror Films: Many view early Hollywood horror films as unsophisticated cinematic forays that pale in comparison to the kinds of special effects and violence that are characteristic so many contemporary horror films. In this course, we will view some of the great classics of the 1930’s viewing them as serious artistic and philosophical endeavors directed by some of the greatest filmmakers of all time. HU
196. Philosophy & Technology: Metaphysics and Morality in the Digital Age: Are new technologies changing how we decide what's real and what's right? Can classical and contemporary view of metaphysics (what's real) and morality (what's right) help us understand how we think and act when we're online, e.g., in virtual worlds? To help answer these questions, students will read a variety of philosophical works and explore several different virtual environments (e.g. Second Life).HU *Online section requires use of course management system either Course Site or Blackboard and a High Speed Connection.
198. Contemporary Horror Films: Contemporary horror films are often characterized simply in terms of violence, bloodshed, and gore. However, there are a variety of sub-genres that need to be taken into account, and in this course we will view a wide array of films that do indeed exhibit some of the characteristic traits but also make philosophical statements that are both reflective and provocative. HU
290. Independent Study: Individual philosophy investigation of an author, book, or topic designed in collaboration with a faculty sponsor. Tutorial meetings, substantial written work. May be repeated more than once for credit. Consent of faculty sponsor required. ND
371. Advanced Independent Study: Individual philosophical investigation of an author, book, or topic designed in collaboration with a faculty sponsor. Tutorial meetings, substantial written work. May be repeated more than once for credit. Consent of faculty sponsor required. ND
*Please see technical requirements under web-based course listings for additional information.