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Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 1103)

Basic problems of philosophy based upon readings in the works of selected leading philosophers. A prerequisite for upper-level philosophy.


PHIL 1103, section 001

Tues & Thurs 9:30-10:45

Instructor: Eric Cave (ECave@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 003

Tues & Thurs 2:00-3:15

Instructor: Jacob Caton (JCaton@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 004

MWF 8:00-8:50

Instructor: Mark Herman (MHerman@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 005

MWF 9:00-9:50

Instructor: Mark Herman (MHerman@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 006

MWF 1:00-1:50

Instructor: Mark Herman (MHerman@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 007

MWF 3:00-3:50

Instructor: Mark Herman (MHerman@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 008

MWF 9:00-9:50

Instructor: Jonathan Eng (JEng@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 009

MWF 10:00-10:50

Instructor: Jonathan Eng (JEng@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 010

MWF 11:00-11:50

Instructor: Jonathan Eng (JEng@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 011

MWF 1:00-1:50

Instructor: Jonathan Eng (JEng@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 012

MWF 2:00-2:50

Instructor: Jonathan Eng (JEng@AState.edu)


Honors Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 1103, section H02)

Basic problems of philosophy based upon readings in the works of selected leading philosophers. A prerequisite for upper-level philosophy.

Tues & Thurs 11:00-12:15

Instructor: Jacob Caton (JCaton@AState.edu)


Logic and Critical Thinking (PHIL 1503)

Topics include identification, evaluation, and construction of logical arguments, recognition of deductive and inductive thought, and detection of fallacies in everyday reasoning.

Sections: Regular Honors (upon arrangement)

MWF 11:00-11:50

Instructor: Mark Herman (MHerman@AState.edu)

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History of Ancient & Medieval Philosophy (PHIL 3213)

Development of Western philosophy from the time of the Pre-Socratics to the end of the Middle Ages.

Sections: Regular (Section 001) &  Honors (Section H01)

Tues & Thurs 9:30-10:45

Instructor: Jacob Caton (jcaton@astate.edu)

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Ethics in the Health Professions (PHIL 3713)

Examination of some of the moral issues involved in the practice of medicine and attendant medical technology. Sample topics include the right to privacy, the moral permissibility of euthanasia, and the appropriate distribution of scarce and expensive medical resources.

Sections: Regular (Section 001) &  Honors (Section H01)

Tues & Thurs 11:00-12:15

Instructor: Eric Cave (ECave@AState.edu)

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Computers, Ethics, & Society (PHIL 3723)

Introduction to moral, professional, and legal issues involving computer hardware and software.

Sections: Regular (Section 001) &  Honors (Section H01)

Tues & Thurs 3:30-4:45

Instructor: Jacob Caton (JCaton@AState.edu)