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  • PHIL 1000H: Introduction to Philosophy

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005. Designed to investigate major philosophical ideas from the Pre-Socratic era to the present. Students should develop philosophical skills through supervised analysis of readings in epistemology (knowledge), metaphysics (reality), ethics (values), and social philosophy. Emphasizes the articulation, assessment, and discussion of fundamental religious, social, political issues through class discussions, lectures, media, and writing projects.
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  • PHIL 1110: Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): One of the following (within department time limits): MAT 1010, MAT 1015, MAT1030 or higher, or STAT 1040 or higher, with a grade of C- or higher.. Focuses on the ability to reason soundly and formulate arguments in mathematics, logic and philosophy. Covers how sound arguments and good reasoning methods allow us to effectively search for the truth regarding any mathematical or philosophical question. Covers the reasoning methods used in mathematics and the way the methods are applied outside of mathematics in areas such as language and the sciences. Describes how these methods are effective in producing mathematical knowledge and understanding as well as their epistemic shortcomings. Includes reasoning with propositional logic, sound argumentation, mathematical proof, visualization and diagrammatic reasoning, the role of rigor and intuition, and the scientific application of mathematics.
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  • PHIL 1200R: Philosophy Forum

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Introduces students to the interchange of traditional and contemporary philosophical issues in various venues. Provides enriched learning situations in which students may interact with noted guest scholars. Includes lectures, symposia, field trips, outreach projects, and activities oriented to engage students in philosophical discourse. Meets in conjunction with the Philosophy Club. Grading is on a credit/no credit basis. May be repeated for a total of four credits toward the AA/AS, BA/BS degree.
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  • PHIL 1250: Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Introduces fundamental elements of informal logic and applies these to critical thinking. Covers subjects and concepts such as (but not limited to) definition, argument, fallacy, deduction versus induction, validity, soundness, induction, causal reasoning, abductive reasoning, analogical reasoning, and probability.
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  • PHIL 1300R: Ethics Forum

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Introduces students to a wide variety of public policy and ethical issues. Provides enriched learning situations in which students are exposed to noted guest scholars and other lecturers. Includes attendance and participation at specified events by engaging in discussion of relevant issues. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
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  • PHIL 1610: Introduction to Western Religions

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    For students majoring in humanities related disciplines and other students interested in the academic study of religion. Presents the comparative study of the history, ritual, "theology," and ethical beliefs of the major western religions including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Baha'i, and nontraditional religious belief in the western world. Explores similarities and differences between them by examining the primary sources and sacred texts along with the unique beliefs and practices of each tradition.
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  • PHIL 1620: Introduction to Eastern Religions

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    For students majoring in humanities-related disciplines and other students interested in the academic study of religion. Presents the comparative study of the history, ritual, "theology," and ethical beliefs of the major eastern religious traditions including Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shintoism. Explores similarities and differences between them by examining the primary sources and sacred texts along with the unique beliefs and practices of each tradition.
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  • PHIL 1700: Happiness and the Good Life

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Examines philosophical and other texts related to the role of happiness in human life, what constitutes a good life and human flourishing or "eudaimonia," and the role of happiness in living a good life. Critically evaluates through reasoning and logical argument philosophical theories and other views within the humanities concerning happiness, and the relation between happiness and living well. Engages respectfully with differing views concerning the good life, and the role of happiness in human life. Develops connections between philosophical views concerning happiness and the good life from differing global perspectives, including Ancient Greek and Roman, Classical Chinese, Indigenous and contemporary. Encourages self-reflection upon, and ethical consideration of what constitutes personal happiness and well being, and how happiness may contribute to living well. Addresses the issue of AI, and the possible role positive, negative, or neutral of AI and other emergent technologies in understanding and promoting happiness, in particular as a student at an institute of higher education.
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  • PHIL 2000: Formal Logic I

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Introduces the basic elements of categorical logic as well as formalized propositional logic and formalized first-order quantificational logic. Includes Venn diagrams, proofs, truth tables, tableaux and translations from natural language.
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  • PHIL 2050: Ethics and Values

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ACT scores of 29+ in English and Reading taken within the last five years or completion of ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1010H with a grade of C- or higher.. Challenges students to explore and clarify their values; critically read works of philosophy, literature, religion, and history toward understanding the basis of their ethical views; and read, study, research, discuss, and write about difficult ethical issues. Focuses on issues of good vs. evil, justice vs. injustice, equality vs. inequality, and the necessity of defining and examining happiness and values. Engages students in serious reflection on issues of ethics and values as they relate to the students' own lives.
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