2004-2005 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Philosophy and Religious Studies
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Philosophy (PHI)
Associate Professor Frisina, Chairperson
Professors Dardis, Godlove, Wallace;
Associate Professors Karofsky, Singer;
Assistant Professors Acampora, Baehr, Cobb, Dressler, Eliot, Karofsky, Mandair,
McAvoy, O’Byrne.
The Sardarni Kuljit Kaur Bindra Endowed Chair In Sikh Studies is held by Dr.
Arvind-pal Singh Mandair, Assistant Professor of Philosophy. See Academic Chairs
and Distinguished Professorships.
Philosophy is a disciplined form of reflection about ourselves and the world.
Philosophy includes the study of reasoning itself, seeking to establish standards
for good thinking in every field of human inquiry, as well as the critical examination
of our most general beliefs about life, religion, ethics, politics, science and
art. Its special concern is with problems for which there are no easy answers.
The study of philosophy increases self-understanding, as well as fundamental analytical,
critical and interpretive capacities applicable in any profession, and in any
human situation. A major or minor in philosophy is valuable preparation for careers
in law, medicine, education, business, government, the ministry, and computer
and information sciences.
Students may major or minor in philosophy or in one of several interdisciplinary
areas, or simply take courses in areas of special interest. PHI 10 is a general
introduction which provides the student with a broad picture of the subject, together
with the tools and intellectual foundations required for further study in philosophy.
PHI 14 and 20 also serve as good general introductory courses. PHI 150 and 154
focus on the fundamentals of good reasoning; other basic courses provide general
perspectives for studies in many other disciplines. Courses in the history of
philosophy and in systematic areas of philosophy concentrate on aspects of the
history of philosophy, on particular philosophical problems (e.g., the nature
of God), and on special fields of philosophical inquiry (e.g., theory of knowledge,
philosophy of feminism, philosophy of science, philosophy of literature). Some
advanced courses have a prerequisite (typically PHI 10 or 14) while others are
open to any interested student.
Philosophy and Religious Studies Courses
In addition to semester notations next to each course, a selection of courses
is offered during January and Summer sessions. Consult the January and Summer Sessions bulletins for these schedules.
Religious Studies (RELI)
Associate Professor Frisina, Chairperson
Religious Studies Courses
These courses are sometimes offered during the January and Summer sessions. Consult the January and Summer Sessions bulletins for these schedules.
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