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Philosophy Department

Philosophy courses at Waldorf engage students in a study of the meaning and values of life in an effort to assist them in the development of their own reason for living.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

PHL 195 Humanities: Great Ideas (.25 cr.)
PHL 196 Humanities: Great Ideas (.25 cr.)
PHL 197 Humanities: Great Ideas (.25 cr.)
PHL 198 Humanities: Great Ideas (.25 cr.)
This program of courses is designed to assist students in developing enlightened concern about global and national issues and gain exposure to a variety of cultural activities as a reflection of the various forms of human expression. Grading is based solely on attendence at both humanities and convocations, with a minimum of 2 each required for a passing grade. Registration required each semester of all full-time freshmen and sophomore students. No withdrawal permitted.

PHL 200 Humanities (Honors) (3 cr.)
A team-taught seminar which examines the writings of such great thinkers as Copernicus, Hobbes, Condorcet, Darwin, Marx, Freud, and others. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking skills as evidenced in both oral and written contributions from students. Strongly advised for all Honors College students, especially those continuing on for the BA degree; required for potential Waldorf Scholars. Non-honors students may take the course with the permission of the director of the Honors College.

PHL 271 Ethics (3 cr.)
A study of the main philosophical or classical theories of morality. The course focuses on selected thinkers in the Western tradition and seeks to gain understanding of their ideas by means of primary and secondary sources.

PHL 272 Introduction to Philosophy (3 cr.)
A study of the issues and thinkers shaping philosophy, with the main attention devoted to the Western tradition. The course includes a survey of the main schools or types of philosophy.

PHL 289 Honors Colloquium (1 cr.)
A course designed to foster critical thinking, in-depth analysis, and communication skills through reading, discussion, and writing about a single topic. (Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA 3.0 or permission of Honors Program director.) ("Waldorf Scholars" must complete at least two Honors Colloquium courses.)

PHL 291-292 Independent Study
PHL 293-294 Directed Study
PHL 295-299 Internship

Contact
STEVEN R. SMITH
Assistant Professor of Religion
Chair of Religion and Philosophy
641-585-8253
smiths@waldorf.edu