Philosophy Courses
For More Information Contact:
Judy Strickland - Communication, Humanities and Social Science Division Chair
at 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3237 or e-mail
judys@shawneecc.edu
A "T" located to the right of the following course descriptions indicates transfer to Murray State University, Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale as per articulation agreements.
These courses will also transfer to most public four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.
PHI 215 PHILOSOPHY T
A study of patterns of philosophic thought, and discussion of persistent problems of philosophy illustrated in the writings of major thinkers from Greece through the 20th Century.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
PHI 216 LOGIC T
The purpose of the course is to give students a general knowledge of the fundamental laws of correct deductive and inductive reasoning. Emphasis will be placed on practical exercise and the detection of formal and informal fallacies.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
PHI 217 MEDICAL ETHICS T
This course examines the ethical implications of recent developments in the fields of biology and medicine. Topics covered include: abortion, genetic engineering, experimentation with human subjects, allocation of scarce medical resources, behavior control, truth telling in medicine, health care delivery, and euthanasia.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
PHI 218 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS AND VALUES
Introduction to representative ethical systems, approaches to problems of values and conduct. A study of the principal ethical theories and concepts of human conduct and character, as well as critical evaluation of these theories ans concepts as they apply to particular moral problems and decisions.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None
For More Information Contact:
Judy Strickland - Communication, Humanities and Social Science Division Chair
at 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3237 or e-mail
judys@shawneecc.edu
