Philosophy
Critical Thinking
PHIL105
Students examine the nature of both formal and informal reasoning in order to think more clearly and avoid biases. In addition to studying informal fallacies, students learn basic patterns of deductive and non-deductive argument analysis. Examples from across disciplines help students apply critical thinking to all areas of inquiry.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Ethics
PHIL111
A critical examination of the foundations of ethical theory; contributions of eminent philosophers of ethics are evaluated. The source material used consists of analytic studies from great religious thinkers and philosophers. Students learn to begin to formulate an intellectual basis for their own ethical behavior.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Philosophy of Religion East and West
PHIL115
The nature and meaning of religion in different cultures is investigated and the major ideas of different religions are studied. Exploration and analysis of psychological, sociological, and anthropological implications of mystical, legalistic, and secular forms of religion.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL125
An investigation of the basic themes in philosophy from around the world. Topics include the nature of existence, knowledge, and values. Readings are drawn from both ancient and contemporary sources. Students develop the ability to apply philosophical theories to their lives.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Introduction to Philosophy (Honors section)
PHIL125H
An investigation of the basic themes in philosophy from around the world. Topics include the nature of existence, knowledge, and values. Readings are drawn from both ancient and contemporary sources. Students develop the ability to apply philosophical theories to their lives.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors@Bucks program
Corequisite: None
Existentialism
PHIL140
A study of an influential modern philosophical movement, including such philosophers and writers as Dostoevski, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Jaspers, Camus, Sartre, and Buber. Includes an analysis of the influence of this movement on contemporary deconstructionism and post modernism.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Aesthetics
PHIL145
An examination of the major philosophical issues raised in connection with music, the visual arts, literature and poetry, craft, and contemporary media art. Topics include the concept of beauty, critical evaluation, artistic truth, and meaning in the arts. Traditional, as well as contemporary viewpoints will be addressed.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None