A first-year seminar exploring the dimensions and value of a liberal arts education while introducing university resources and fostering community.
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PHILOS 101
Introduction to Philosophy
3–4 creditsPHILOS 101 introduces students to various philosophical questions and the strategies philosophers use to address them.
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The course involves three essays and exams, with grading heavily weighted toward writing assignments and participation, though study guides are provided for tests.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026PHILOS 241
Introductory Ethics
3–4 creditsCovers moral problems, ethical theory, skepticism, and practical ethics.
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Grading relies on three difficult papers, though readings are optional.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026PHILOS 243
Ethics in Business
3–4 creditsPHILOS 243 examines moral issues in business through case studies and the reasons used to settle them.
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Historical reviews of Aaron Yarmel, Arun Baxter, Casey Rufener: Workload varies by instructor. Some require minimal weekly assignments and easy exams, while others demand difficult readings and multiple open-note tests. Attendance policies also differ, ranging from highly encouraged to mandatory.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026PHILOS 341
Contemporary Moral Issues
3–4 creditsPHILOS 341: CONTEMPORARY MORAL ISSUES provides a philosophical study of major moral issues in contemporary society.
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Historical reviews of David O'Brien, Harry Brighouse, Kevin Dewan, Marcos Picchio: Workload typically includes three papers, two exams or tests, and weekly discussion posts or short responses, which reviewers generally found manageable.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026