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24 Saville Avenue
Quincy, MA 02169
617.984.1700 150 Newport Ave Ext.
Quincy, MA 02171
36 Cordage Park
Suite #228
Plymouth, MA 02360
508.747.0400
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Philosophy
| PHL 101 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
| This course is an introduction to Western philosophical
thought. Students will be introduced to the
vocabulary and the method of philosophical thinking.
Basic questions concerning reality, knowledge, value
(ethics) and society will be considered from several
philosophical viewpoints-for example, idealism,
materialism, empiricism, utilitarianism. Questions
considered include: What is the nature of God? Is there good and evil? How
can we know? What makes
for a just society? Students will also be introduced to
the historical development of important schools of
philosophical thought, as well as to the life and
contributions of their founders. Placement at ENG 101
level strongly advised. 3 credits |
| PHL 102 |
Topics in 20th Century Philosophy |
| This course will focus on a major trend in 20th
Century
philosophy. The organizational structure may be by
problematic consideration such as religious or moral
questions by philosophers who have voiced their
ideas, such as Sartre or James, or by existing schools of
inquiry, such as European Existentialism or American
Pragmatism. 3 credits |
| PHL 103 |
Medical Ethics |
| This course will examine a number of value problems
arising from the broader context of ethical systems
and explore them within the context of medicine and
health care. Among the ethical problems, particular
considerations will be given to euthanasia, abortion,
genetic research, and human experimentation. Issues
of medicine and the public interest will also be
discussed. Open to all students. 3 credits |
| PHL 105 |
Introduction to Logic & Critical Thinking |
| This course will focus on developing critical
thinking and reasoning patterns for use by the individual to
more effectively express his or her viewpoint, to better
identify and rebut faulty logic, and to aid in the logical
organization and presentation of ideas. Emphasis will
be placed on everyday life situations. Placement at
ENG 101 level strongly advised. 3 credits |
| PHL 108 |
Ethics |
| This course will introduce students to classical
and contemporary moral theories, including those of
Aristotle, Hobbes, Hume, Sumner, Saint Thomas
Aquinas, Kant, Mill, Russell, Kohlberg, Tam, and Gilligan.
Students will examine both civic and personal morality.
Students will learn the basics of moral thinking,
including the need for impartiality. They will learn
about Cultural Relativism, Altruism, Self-Interest, Natural
Law, Communitarian-ism, and Utilitarianism. Various
theories will be applied to contemporary social issues.
Students will formulate personal ethical frameworks as
a foundation for their moral judgment. Critical
thinking will be used as a primary tool in evaluating the
quality and viability of historical contemporary, and
personal ethical systems. 3 credits |
| PHL 110 |
Major Religions of the World |
| This course will acquaint the student with a
wide variety of religious traditions against their historical
background and within their cultural context.
Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam are among those religions which
will be studied. In addition to class lectures, slides and
films will be used in the presentation of the material. 3 credits |
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