Philosophy

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The Department of Theology, Philosophy and Classical Languages, through the discipline of philosophy, seeks to encourage in students the critical reflection and understanding which are essential to education in the liberal arts tradition. The discipline of philosophy introduces students to the history of ideas, the processes of critical and analytical reasoning, the exploration of values and the importance of self-reflection in the pursuit of wisdom. Thus, in support of the institutional goals for graduates at TLU, the study of philosophy enhances critical and reflective thinking, provides grounding in our heritage of ideas and fosters an integrated ethical perspective and a sense of moral purpose. A major concentration is offered as preparation for advanced work in philosophy; it is suitable as well for those interested in fields such as law, ministry, social service and government service.

Programs

• Major in Philosophy, B.A.

• Philosophy Minor

Courses

• PHIL 131 - Ethics Bowl
• PHIL 132 - Contemporary Moral Problems
• PHIL 232 - Logic
• PHIL 233 - Introduction to Philosophy
• PHIL 237 - Philosophy in Literature
• PHIL 331 - Environmental Ethics
• PHIL 332 - Gender in Political Theory
• PHIL 333 - History of Philosophical Ethics
• PHIL 334 - Knowledge & Phil of Science
• PHIL 335 - History of Philosophy I
• PHIL 336 - History of Philosophy II
• PHIL 338 - Philosophy of Religion
• PHIL 339 - Political Philosophy
• PHIL 371 - Bioethics
• PHIL 379 - Philosophy Special Topic
• PHIL 432 - 19th & 20th Century Philosophy
• PHIL 434 - Philosophy Senior Seminar

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