An examination of philosophical problems and issues which commonly attend western religious belief and practice. Major topics of inquiry include the theistic conception of God, classical and contemporary arguments for and against the existence of God, the epistemic significance of religious experience, the relationship between faith and reason, and the extent to which religious belief is undermined by the findings of modern science.
An examination of the philosophical revolution that accompanied the rise of modern science and its distinctive set of philosophical problems. The following problems will be emphasized: the nature of knowledge and perception, the existence and nature of God, the existence of the material world, the nature of linguistic meaning, the mind-body relationship, and the nature of personal identity. Not open for credit to students who have already received credit for PHIL 204.
The aim of this course is to provide students with a working knowledge of modern logic through an examination of three increasingly powerful methods of representing the logical structure of ordinary language arguments. Emphasis on developing strategies for proving validity and invalidity.
An examination of central issues in the philosophy of language, such as the nature of meaning and truth, and their bearing on broader philosophical controversies.
An in-depth study of selected works by Aristotle. Students will analyze central Aristotelian concepts and arguments in order to appreciate their enduring importance for the discipline of philosophy as a whole.
An examination of contemporary debate on a selected topic such as ethical relativism, the relation of mind to body, or the nature of free will.
Physical Education
English Change Ringing is a non-competitive and non-contact team activity performed on the ring of eight bells in Breslin Tower. The "exercise," as it is commonly known, is highly stimulating intellectually and mildly demanding physically. It develops mental and physical skills in the context of a communal effort. A successful student will acquire the bells handling skills necessary to begin ringing the changes.
Skill development to ring common English change ringing methods such as hunting, Plain Bob, Grandsire, Steadman, etc.
The pilates exercise program creates length, strength, and flexibility in the muscles. It promotes body balance and helps to provide spinal support. The program also uses mental focus to improve efficiency of movement while encouraging the control of muscles.
This course teaches the ground school requirements for the private pilot's license and provides instruction of basic flying skills.
This course may be repeated for credit when the topic differs.
This course may be repeated for credit when the topic differs.
This course may be repeated for credit when the topic differs.