Philosophy (PHLC)

PHLC 104 Introduction to Ethics

This course surveys questions and issues that arise in the field of ethics, along with the moral theories that address them. Students will explore and critically reflect upon normative ethical theories and their application to real-world moral issues. They will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of these theories independently and as they apply to contemporary moral problems. Students will not only become familiar with the field of ethics, but they will also sharpen their abilities to think critically about complex moral issues, while forming responses and critiquing ethical positions from their own perspectives. 3 credits.

PHLC 110 Creative and Critical Thinking

In this course, students develop a creative solution to a historical, social, ethnic, economic, technological, and/or geographic problem. Critical thinking is the process of examining, analyzing, questioning, and challenging situations, issues, and information of all kinds. Throughout this course, you will read about, identify, and define creative and critical thinking processes. In addition, you will utilize the creative and critical thinking processes that you learn in order to identify a problem and propose your own solution. 3 credits.