PHIL 110.6
Introduction to Philosophy
1&2(3L)

An introduction to the perennial issues in Western philosophy which arise out of the search for truth and meaning in life: good and evil, appearance and reality, the rational grounds for belief in God, scepticism and knowledge, social justice. Emphasizes critical thinking and the development of understanding through reasoned argument.

Note: No previous training in philosophy is required or presupposed. Students with credit for PHIL 120 or 133 may not take this course for credit. (Students with credit for PHIL 120 or PHIL 133 should take the remaining one if they are seeking equivalency to PHIL 110.)

PHIL 120.3
Knowledge, Mind, and Existence: Introductory Topics in Philosophical Problems
1/2(3L)

Introduces students to philosophy by exploring fundamental problems about reality, the limits of human knowledge, and the nature of the mind. Topics include whether we have free will, whether there are grounds for doubt about the basic beliefs about other people or the world, and the nature and role of cognition in the composition of a human being.

Note: Students with credit for PHIL 110 may not take this course for credit.

PHIL 133.3
Introduction to Ethics and Values
1/2(3L)

Introduces students to theories of the nature and justification of ethical concepts and decision procedures. Issues include the relation of motivation to moral justification, whether morality is subjective, relative or absolute, whether moral knowledge is possible, the relation between morality and legality, and the relation of morality to religion.

Note: Students with credit for PHIL 110 may not take this course for credit.

PHIL 140.3
Critical Thinking
1/2(3L)

An introduction to essential principles of reasoning and critical thinking, designed to introduce the students to the analysis of concepts, to enhance their ability to evaluate various forms of reasoning and to examine critically beliefs, conventions and theories, and to develop sound arguments. Topics include fundamentals of logic and analysis, definition, logical fallacies, and conceptual analysis.

Note: Students with credit for PHIL 240, 241, 243 or CMPT 260 may not take this course for credit. To receive credit for both PHIL 140 and CMPT 260, students must take PHIL 140 prior to CMPT 260. Students may not take PHIL 140 concurrently with PHIL 240 or PHIL 241 or PHIL 243 or CMPT 260.

PHIL 202.3
Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units in philosophy or completion of 24 credit units at the university.

The concept of religion; different theories explaining the origin of religion; the philosophical conception of religion in contrast to mythology, ideology, magic, superstition and theology; God: mystery or problem; different ways to approach the mystery of God, the meaning of religious terms and language, varieties of atheism and unbelief; the problem of evil.

PHIL 203.3
Contemporary Philosophy of Religion
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units in philosophy or completion of 24 credit units at the university.

The impact of Existentialism, Structuralism, Transcendentalism and Linguistic Analysis on contemporary religious thinking; dialogue between Marxism and religion; "Christian Atheism" and the "Death of God" movement, the necessity of "demythologization" and "remythologization" in religious experience and language; the problem of evil.

PHIL 204.3
Philosophy of Religion: The Christian Philosophical Tradition
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units in philosophy or completion of 24 credit units at the university.

An introduction to major constructive thinkers of the Christian tradition. Clarifies the differences between Christian philosophy, theology and philosophy of religion by explaining how distinctively philosophical questions arise out of the context of Christian belief and practice. Thinkers to be studied will range from the patristic period to the 20th century.

PHIL 208.3
Ancient Philosophy: The Presocratics to Plato
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units in philosophy or completion of 24 credit units at the university.

A study of the origins of philosophical reasoning in ancient Greece to its most extensive development in the philosophy of Plato. Classical views of the ultimate nature of reality, the scope and limits of human knowledge, and the grounds for aesthetic and moral evaluations will be examined.

PHIL 209.3
Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle to Plotinus
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units in philosophy or completion of 24 credits at the university.

The development of philosophy in ancient Greece and Rome from the time of Aristotle to the emergence of Christianity. In addition to a survey of several of the most important aspects of Aristotle's philosophy, this course will examine such schools of thought as Stoicism, Epicureanism, and Neoplatonism.

PHIL 210.3
Medieval Philosophy I
1(3L)
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units in philosophy.

The study of major thinkers of the early middle ages, including Augustine, Boethius, Eriugena, Anselm, and Abelard. Background will be provided to Neoplatonic themes that shape this period. Topics include free will, happiness, the existence of God, theories of truth, and the problem of universals.