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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 3:15-4:45

Instructor: Eric Cave (ECave@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 002

Tues & Thurs 12:30-1:45

Instructor: Eric Cave (ECave@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 004

Tues & Thurs 2:00-3:15

Instructor: Jacob Caton (JCaton@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 005

MWF 8:00-8:50

Instructor: Mark Herman (MHerman@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 006

MWF 9:00-9:50

Instructor: Mark Herman (MHerman@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 007

MWF 1:00-1:50

Instructor: Mark Herman (MHerman@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 008

MWF 3:00-3:50

Instructor: Mark Herman (MHerman@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 009

Tues & Thurs 9:30-10:45

Instructor: Michele Merritt (mmerritt@astate.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 010

Tues & Thurs 11:00-12:15

Instructor: Michele Merritt (mmerritt@astate.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 011

Tues & Thurs 2:00-3:15

Instructor: Michele Merritt (mmerritt@astate.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 012

MWF 9:00-9:50

Instructor: Jonathan Eng (JEng@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 013

MWF 10:00-10:50

Instructor: Jonathan Eng (JEng@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 014

MWF 11:00-11:50

Instructor: Jonathan Eng (JEng@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 015

MWF 1:00-1:50

Instructor: Jonathan Eng (JEng@AState.edu)


PHIL 1103, section 016

MWF 2:00-2:50

Instructor: Jonathan Eng (JEng@AState.edu)


Honors Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 1103, section H03)

Tues & Thurs 11:00-12:15

Instructor: Jacob Caton (JCaton@AState.edu)

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


Logic and Critical Thinking (PHIL 1503)

Sections: Regular (section: 001) & Honors (upon arrangement)

MWF 11:00-11:50

Instructor: Mark Herman (MHerman@AState.edu)

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

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History of Modern Philosophy (PHIL 3223)

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

Tues & Thurs 3:30-4:45

Instructor: Michele Merritt (mmerritt@astate.edu)

Major trends and figures in the development of Western philosophy from the Renaissance into the nineteenth century.

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Philosophy of Science (PHIL 3423)

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

Tues & Thurs 9:30-10:45

Instructor: Jacob Caton (jcaton@astate.edu)

Examination of the methods and presuppositions of science. Topics may include the nature of the scientific method, the demarcation problem, the structure and evaluation of theories, inductive reasoning, scientific explanation, scientific realism, and the relationship between philosophy and science.

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Ethics in the Health Professions (PHIL 3713)

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

Tues & Thurs 11:00-12:15

Instructor: Eric Cave (ECave@AState.edu)

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.

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