336 PHILOSOPHY COURSES - PHIL PHIL HU1000. Introduction to Philosophy (3) An introduction to the major problems in philosophy and the methods through which philosophers resolve them. PHIL HUl 120. Contemporary Moral Problems (3) An introduction to the major ethical theories and their applications to human action. PHIL HU1250. Critical Thinking (3) An introduction to the analysis of argumentative writing, focusing on issues of logical form, fallacious reasoning, and premise assessment. PHIL 2200. Introduction to Logic (3) An introduction to systems of deductive logic including methods of determining validity within the syllogism, predicate, and symbolic logic. PHIL 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. PHIL 3010. History of Philosophy: Classical & Medieval (3) A survey of the major philosophers and issues from the pre-Socrat- ics to the beginning of modern philosophy. PHIL 3020. History of Philosophy: Modern (3) A topical survey of the major philosophers and issues from the seventeenth century to the end of the nineteenth century (Descartes to Marx). PHIL 3150. Existentialism (3) A study of the various currents in Existentialist thought from Kierkegaard to Sartre. PHIL 3200. Philosophy of Democracy (3) Critique of the ideals of and justification for democratic institutions in the light of actual practice. PHIL 3300. Great Issues in Philosophy (3) Variable Title Course Selected study of the traditional questions in philosophy including theories of knowledge and truth, the reality of mind/body, free will/determinism and systems of value justifying human conduct. PHIL 3350. Medical Ethics (3) A survey of the chief ethical issues arising from the recent advances of medical science and practice. PHIL 3400. Great Thinkers of Philosophy (3) Variable Title Course Selected study of the major works of a single central figure in philosophy. Philosophers whose works may be taught include, but are not limited to: Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Leibniz, Spinoza, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Kant, Nietzsche, Mill, and Wittgenstein. May be taken twice with a different philosopher. PHIL 3500. Philosophy of Western Religion (3) Problems and types of religious philosophy among Jews, Christians, and Moslems. PHIL DV3550. Philosophy of Eastern Religion (3) An examination of classic philosophical issues as they arise in Eastern religious thought, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. PHIL 3600. Ethical Theory (3) An examination of the fundamental concepts, theories, and problems of ethical theory as they relate to significant figures and doctrines in the history of western philosophy. PHIL 3650. Aesthetics (3) An examination of philosophical issues concerning the nature and importance of aesthetic experience and appreciation in the arts and the environment, including questions about the nature of aesthetic experience/appreciation, the definition of art, representation and expression in the arts, and aesthetic value. PHIL 4250. Philosophy of Law (3) A study of selected theories of law, law's relationship to morality, the moral limits of legislating morality, the justification of punishment and legal reasoning. PHIL 4510. Metaphysics (3) Metaphysics is one of the four main branches of western philosophy (along with logic, value theory and epistemology). This course surveys enduring topics in metaphysics, which is the branch of philosophy which addresses fundamental questions regarding the nature of reality. Historical and contemporary philosophers are discussed. PHIL 4520. Epistemology (3) Epistemology, or the theory of knowledge, is one of the four main branches of western philosophy (along with logic, value theory and metaphysics). This course surveys enduring topics in epistemology. Historical and contemporary philosophers are discussed. PHIL 4830. Directed Readings (1-2) Individually designed tutorial for Philosophy minor students to fill minor requirements when they cannot be satisfied through scheduled class offerings. PHIL 4900. Senior Capstone Seminar (3) A comprehensive review of the various areas of philosophy and an in-depth study of a single philosopher with the goal of producing a substantial thesis paper. PHIL 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. DEPARTMENT Psychology Chain Dr. Eric Amsel Location: Social Science Building, Room 370 Telephone: Rebecca Barlow 801-626-6247 Professors: Eric Amsel, Norris R Bancroft, Richard T. Grow, Joseph J. Horvat; Associate Professors: Lauren A. Fowler; Assistant Professors: Aaron L. Ashley, Todd C Baird, Azenett A. Garza- Caballero, Theresa S. Kay, Leigh Shaw; Instructor: Ed Gardiner; Lecturer: Maria D. Parrilla de Kokal; Emeritus Professors: Julianne Arbuckle, Bruce Haslam, Merrill May, William H. McVaugh, Thomas Musgrave, Benne Williams I he reasons for selecting a major or minor or choosing a BIS emphasis in Psychology are to broadly prepare yourself to understand human and animal behavior and to prepare yourself for a possible career working with or doing research on people. The program is designed to teach the content of psychology, the major methods of psychological inquiry, and some skills and techniques in applying its concepts. Weber State University 20 06-200 7 Catalog