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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

    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 1700G: Happiness and the Good Life

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Examines the role of happiness in human life and human flourishing through a range of philosophical and other sources. Critically evaluates through reasoning and logical argument philosophical theories and other views from the humanities concerning happiness and living well. Engages respectfully with views concerning the good life and happiness from a global perspective, including Ancient Greek and Roman, Chinese, Indigenous American, and so on. Encourages self-reflection and ethical analysis of what constitutes personal happiness and well-being in our contemporary society. Addresses topics and themes in A.I. and the possible role'positive, negative, or neutral'of A.I. and other emergent technologies in understanding human happiness and the good life.
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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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  • PHIL 2050G: 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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  • PHIL 2050H: 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 or ENGL 1005 with a grade of C- or higher.. Systematically explores the core issues in the realm of ethics and values, especially as they relate to life in the contemporary world. Focuses on good versus evil, justice versus injustice, and the necessity of ideals and equality. Emphasizes reading and writing skills at a more challenging level.
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  • PHIL 2110: Ancient Greek Philosophy

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1010H or ENGL 1005 or PHIL 1000 or PHIL 1000H or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 2050H or PHIL 2050G or permission of the instructor. Provides students with an overview of the history and evolution of philosophical thought from its origins in pre-Socratic philosophers through Aristotle. Reviews the influence of pre-Socratic ideas upon the work of Plato and Aristotle and the impact of Greek philosophy on the evolution of Western philosophy, science, and culture. Requires writing-intensive assignments.
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