Thematic Sequence

Philosophy Thematic Sequences presently available are as follows: 

PHL 1: Ethics
Develops insight into and expertise in dealing with ethical matters that students are likely to confront in their personal and professional lives beyond the university.
1. PHL 131 - Problems of Moral and Social Values (3); and
2. Two of the following:
PHL 312 - Contemporary Moral Problems (4)
PHL 355 - Feminist Theory (4)
PHL 360.A - Confronting Death (4)
PHL 375 - Moral Issues in Health Care (4)
PHL 376 - Environmental Philosophy (4)

PHL 4: Metaphysics and Epistemology
Presents a range of philosophical outlooks and methods regarding the fundamental questions: what is real and how do we know it?
1. PHL 101 - Knowledge of WOrld, God, Morality (MPF) (3), or

PHL 104 - Purpose and Chance in the Universe (3), or

PHL 105 Theories of Human Nature (MPF) (3); and
2. PHL 221 - Problems of Metaphysics and Knowledge (3); and
3. PHL 301 - Ancient Philosophy (4), or
PHL 302 - Modern Philosophy (4)

PHL 5: Reasoning
Focuses on the fundamental aspects of logic, as manifested in thought and language.
1. PHL 273 - Formal Logic (MPF) (4); and
2. PHL 263 - Informal Logic (4); and
3. PHL 373 - Symbolic Logic (4)

Further information and sign-up forms for each of these sequences is available from Ms. Patsy Day, 212 Hall Auditorium, the Philosophy Department Office.