Revised 1/17/13
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1.Contact Person (Name, Email Address, Phone Number)
Dr. Jerry L. Ball, jball@astate.edu, 8709722161
2.Proposed Change
Change course description of PHIL 3423 Philosophy of Science
FROM “Provides critical examination of methods and presuppositions of science. Fall, odd.”
TO “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. Fall, odd. ”
3.Effective Date
Fall 2014
Revised 1/17/13
4.Justification
Most of the current philosophy course descriptions are over thirty years old. The new PHIL 3423 description better describes
the content and range of the course
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UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN 2013-2014 PAGE 470
PHIL 1503. Logic and Practical Reasoning Methods and principles used in distinguishing correct from incorrect reasoning, designed to give the student
a working knowledge of the detection of fallacies, the definition of terms, and the recognition of deductive and inductive thought. Fall,
Spring. (ACTS#: PHIL 1003)
PHIL 2403. Introduction to Cognitive Science Cognitive Science is a wide ranging area of study focusing on cognition from a variety of perspectives.
Spring.
PHIL 3213. History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy Development of Western philosophy from the time of the Pre-Socratics to the end of the Middle
Ages. Fall, even.
PHIL 3223. History of Modern Philosophy Major trends and figures in the development of Western philosophy from the Renaissance into the nineteenth
century. Spring, odd.
PHIL 3313. Philosophy of Religion Basic religious beliefs and practices, with emphasis on the problems of reason and revelation, the existence and
nature of God, evil and immortality. Fall, odd.
PHIL 3403. Theory of Knowledge Basic questions about the nature of human knowledge with emphasis on truth, evidence, and justification. Fall, even.
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. Fall, odd.
PHIL 3423. Philosophy of Science Provides critical examination of methods and presuppositions of science.
PHIL 3553. Symbolic Logic Rigorous treatment of sentential logic and predicate logic, and basic issues in metatheory. Prerequisite, PHIL 1503 or
MATH 1023 or consent of instructor. Demand.
PHIL 3623. Eastern Philosophy Major non-western philosophical traditions including Hinduism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Spring, even.
PHIL 3703. Philosophy of Law Conceptual and ethical questions relating to law and philosophy, including analytical jurisprudence, the justification of
punishment, etc. Spring, odd.
PHIL 3713. Ethics in the Health Professions Examination of the moral and conceptual issues raised in the practice of medicine and the attendant
medical technology. Spring.
PHIL 3723. Computers, Ethics, and Society Introduction to moral, professional, and legal issues involving computer hardware and software.
Prerequisite, PHIL 1103 or permission of instructor. Spring, even.
PHIL 3773. Topics in Feminist Philosophy Examining questions from the perspective of feminist philosophical inquiry. Topics including, but not limited
to Feminist Epistemology, Feminist Ethics, and Feminist Philosophy of Science. Prerequisite, PHIL 1103 or instructor’s permission. Cross listed as
WGS 3773. Demand.
PHIL 4213. Contemporary Philosophy Major trends and developments in philosophy since the late nineteenth century and selected issues and works of
major figures in this period. Fall, odd.
PHIL 4403. Metaphysics Introduction to basic issues in analytic metaphysics including philosophy of mind, personal identity, determinism, realism,
supervenience, and modalities. Fall, odd.
PHIL 4443. Philosophy of Mind Foundational issues in the study of mind, includes the nature of mind, the relation of psychology to physical science, and
theories of mental content. Prerequisite, PHIL 1103 or permission of instructor. Spring, even.
PHIL 4703. Contemporary Ethical Issues Examination of important recent theories of the nature or content of moral language, judgments, and norms.
Fall, even.
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PHIL 4723. Aesthetics The nature of art, designed to help students respond intelligently to works of art. Fall, even.
PHIL 4733. Environmental Ethics An investigation of the ethical dimensions of environmental issues. Prerequisite, PHIL 1103. Fall, odd.
PHIL 4743. Social and Political Philosophy Explores the justification, or lack thereof, of social and political institutions. Prerequisite, PHIL 1103,
Introduction to Philosophy, equivalent, or instructors permission. Cross listed as WGS 4743. Fall, even.