PHIL 1010 - Introduction to Philosophy
(3 Credits)
This course is a systematic and historical study of the origin and general nature of philosophy by means of an analysis of major philosophies and fundamental philosophical problems.
Lecture: 3 hours
Course completes the following requirements:
Gen.Ed. Ability 1A
Gen.Ed. Ability 2A
Humanities Requirement
URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes
PHIL 2020 - Philosophy of Religion
(3 Credits)
A systemic study of basic issues in the philosophy of religion, this course covers the concepts of God, traditional arguments for the existence of God, the problem of evil, mysticism and philosophical atheism. Students engage in theoretical discussions, develop critical reasoning skills and gain practical insight into their personal philosophy of religion.
Lecture: 3 hours
Course completes the following requirements:
Humanities Requirement
PHIL 2030 - Ethics
(3 Credits)
This course examines major philosophers and problems in philosophical ethics, such as the theoretical justification of moral theories, critically evaluating systematic orientations and arguments, applying diverse theoretical orientations to practical problems, and developing ethical self-understanding and self-evaluation.
Lecture: 3 hours
Course completes the following requirements:
Gen.Ed. Ability 2A
Gen.Ed. Ability 4B
Humanities Requirement
URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes
PHIL 2040 - Logic
(3 Credits)
This course introduces students to the basic principles of critical thinking by examining the general nature of logic, truth-value and propositions, deductive and inductive arguments, and logical fallacies. The relevance of logical reasoning to various life contexts is emphasized, including contemporary society and culture.
Lecture: 3 hours
Course completes the following requirements:
Gen.Ed. Ability 2A
Gen.Ed. Ability 3A
Humanities Requirement
URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes
