Philosophy

PHI 130          World Religions (4)

An examination of the origins, philosophies and development of the major religions of the world.  Ways of knowing other than western, science-oriented ones will be explored, and a fundamental knowledge of religious answers to questions about ultimate meaning will be pursued.  Religions to be studied include Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Confucianism, Jainism, Sikhism, Shinto, Taoism, and Zoroastrianism. Meets new General Education Other World Civilizations requirement.

 

PHI 350          Technology and Ethics (4)

Traditional ethical theory and the problems in applying theory to contemporary technological situations.  Ethics in communication receives special emphasis. Meets new General Education Humanities requirement.