Starfleet Academy Division of Arts & Sciences/Philosophy

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Division of Arts & Sciences Major Science Science Resources Chemicals & Particles Planetary Classification Planetary Development Scale Stellar Cartography Star Classification Science Facilities Academy Curriculum Alien Races Command Engineering Flight Control (Navigation) Medicine Miscellaneous Security & Tactical Edit this nav Philosophy Department The study of existence, knowledge, and ethics. PHIL100: Introduction to Philosophy Focuses on one philosophical topic at a very broad level, varies by term. Introduces general philosophical techniques, how to write philosophy papers, and how to exam arguments put forth by philosophers. PHIL140: Introduction to Ethics Focuses on one ethical topic at a very broad level, varies by term. Introduces general ethical frameworks and their histories. Students will analyze the ethical topic utilizing these various frameworks. PHIL150: Elementary Logic Introduces basic logic theory. Discusses theory of reasoning, methods for evaluating inferences, and how to formulate basic logical arguments. PHIL240: Applied Ethics A survey of various topics in ethics, looking more closely at various frameworks and how they apply to these topics. Topics will range from fictional moral dilemmas to real-world examples. PHIL250: Intermediate Logic Introduction to formal logic. Students will learn how to symbolize natural language arguments and determine their validity and soundness. This course focuses on two formal logic systems: a prevailing human system and a prevailing Vulcan one. PHIL300: Philosophical Methods of Writing An in-depth focus on philosophical writing, argumentation, and research. Students will read a survey of related philosophical works and write responses to these works. Students will receive comprehensive feedback on writing technique from a graduate student. PHIL370: Philosophy of Religion This course will focus on the philosophies behind various religions represented in the Federation. Students will learn arguments for the existence of the divine as well as arguments in opposition. PHIL401: Topics in Philosophical History Focuses on one historical philosopher, or work of philosopher, in-depth, varies by term. Students will learn about one important philosopher or work in philosopher, engaging with the material and presenting responses to the topic in question.

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