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awareness among the ancient Greek philosophers, the course surveys both traditional and modern approaches to the philosophical understanding of the human condition. 3 credits PHIL 210: Logic An introduction to the theory and practice of good reasoning. Students learn practical techniques for constructing and evaluating arguments, based on both traditional Aristotelian logic and modern formal logic. 3 credits PHIL 212: Contemporary Symbolic Logic An introductory course in deductive reasoning using the methods of symbolic formal logic. 3 credits PHIL/SPCH 225: Philosophy of Communication An analysis of the epistemological foundations underlying all forms of communicative processes from individual gestures to the electronic world-wide media. 3 credits PHIL 233: Philosophy of God (also listed as LPHI 233) An introduction to the philosophical study of God, based largely on the tradition of Christian philosophy. 3 credits PHIL 235: Philosophy of Knowledge, Certitude and Truth (also listed as LPHI 235) A study of the possibility and validity of human knowledge, together with the criteria of truth. 3 credits PHIL 237: Philosophy of Ethical Responsibility (also listed as LPHI 237) The subject matter of ethics is “the good life and how to live it.� Students will examine a variety of influential approaches to ethics, and will gain skill in applying ethical theory both to practical ethical issues in daily life, and to some of the urgent ethical issues in contemporary society. 3 credits PHIL 238: Business Ethics Business dealings are subject to the same norms and criteria which govern other human activities. This course analyzes the ethical dimensions of business transactions and consumerism, addressing itself to such problems as profits, advertising, free enterprise, discrimination, trade secrets, unions, and bribery. Prerequisites: LPHI 131 and PHIL 237 3 credits PHIL 239: Philosophy of Science (also listed as LPHI 239) A philosophical survey of the various understandings of science and scientific method. Students will examine the role philosophy has played in formulating and critiquing models of scientific investigation, and will pay attention to the impact science has had on religion, society, and views of human nature. 3 credits PHIL 240: Philosophy of Education A critical examination of the goals and methods of education, especially as they relate to ethics and politics. Readings will be drawn from historical philosophers, such as Plato, Aristotle, Rousseau and Dewey as well as contemporary philosophical analysis of educational institutions. 3 credits LPHI 246: Philosophy of Mind and Emerging Artificial Intelligence An introduction to the study of key theories of mind as related to the brain, the body, self, and emerging artificial intelligence. The course explores key concepts like consciousness, selfawareness, intentionality, thought, and the meaning of creating sentient robots. Prerequisite: LPHI 131 3 credits PHIL 248: Women in Western Philosophy This course is an introduction to, and a critical examination of, women philosophers who are contemporaries of key male Western philosophers. Traditional philosophical issues will be examined in light of both the traditional viewpoints, and of the significant contributions made by these women. 3 credits