Southeast Arkansas College
Course Data: View Philosophy

Total Number of Courses = 3

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Prerequisites
Transfer
Course Description
PHIL 2313 History of Philosophy 3 3 0 0 None Y This course covers the development of western philosophy from the pre-Socratics through the modern period, i.e., from 600 B.C. to 1825 A.D. Includes great philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, and Kant
PHIL 2323 Ethics 3 3 0 0 None Y This course is a critical examination of several theories of morality including utilitarianism, existentialism and Kantianism and the viewing of particular moral problems in the light of each theory. This discussion forum enables the learner to develop or redefine his or her own moral theory and acquire practice in its application. (F, S)
PHIL 2333 Introduction to Philosophy 3 3 0 0 None This course deals with problems and theories that characterize contemporary philosophy, especially metaphysics. As a basis for metaphysical exploration, the course considers insights provided by present-day physics and cosmology. One example of the explorations contemplated is the nature of consciousness and the plausibility of a metaphysical explanation.