Fall 2025 Philosophy Courses

Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 1103)

Basic problems of philosophy based upon readings in the works of selected leading philosophers. A prerequisite for upper-level philosophy.

PHIL 1103, section 001

Tues & Thurs 2:00-3:15

Instructor: Eric Cave (ECave@AState.edu)

PHIL 1103, section 003

Tues & Thurs 12:30-1:45

Instructor: Jacob Caton (JCaton@AState.edu)

PHIL 1103, section 004

MWF 8:00-8:50

Instructor: Mark Herman (MHerman@AState.edu)

PHIL 1103, section 005

MWF 9:00-9:50

Instructor: Mark Herman (MHerman@AState.edu)

PHIL 1103, section 006

MWF 1:00-1:50

Instructor: Mark Herman (MHerman@AState.edu)

PHIL 1103, section 007

MWF 3:00-3:50

Instructor: Mark Herman (MHerman@AState.edu)

PHIL 1103, section 008

Online

Instructor: Michele Merritt (mmerritt@astate.edu)

PHIL 1103, section 009

Online

Instructor: Michele Merritt (mmerritt@astate.edu)

PHIL 1103, section 010

Tues & Thurs 11:00-12:15

Instructor: Michele Merritt (mmerritt@astate.edu)

PHIL 1103, section 011

MWF 9:00-9:50

Instructor: Jonathan Eng (JEng@AState.edu)

PHIL 1103, section 012

MWF 10:00-10:50

Instructor: Jonathan Eng (JEng@AState.edu)

PHIL 1103, section 013

MWF 11:00-11:50

Instructor: Jonathan Eng (JEng@AState.edu)

PHIL 1103, section 014

MWF 1:00-1:50

Instructor: Jonathan Eng (JEng@AState.edu)

PHIL 1103, section 015

MWF 2:00-2:50

Instructor: Jonathan Eng (JEng@AState.edu)

Honors Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 1103, section H02)

Tues & Thurs 11:00-12:15

Instructor: Jacob Caton (JCaton@AState.edu)

Basic problems of philosophy based upon readings in the works of selected leading philosophers. A prerequisite for upper-level philosophy.

Logic and Critical Thinking (PHIL 1503)

Sections: Regular (section: 001) & Honors (upon arrangement)

MWF 11:00-11:50

Instructor: Mark Herman (MHerman@AState.edu)

Topics include identification, evaluation, and construction of logical arguments, recognition of deductive and inductive thought, and detection of fallacies in everyday reasoning.

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Introduction to Cognitive Science (PHIL 2403)

Cognitive Science is a wide-ranging area of study focusing on cognition from a variety of perspectives.

Tues & Thurs 9:30-10:45

Instructor: Jacob Caton (jcaton@astate.edu)

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Ethics in the Health Professions (PHIL 3713)

Sections: Regular (Section 001) &  Honors (Section H01)

Tues & Thurs 11:00-12:15

Instructor: Eric Cave (ECave@AState.edu)

Examination of some of the moral issues involved in the practice of medicine and attendant medical technology. Sample topics include the right to privacy, the moral permissibility of euthanasia, and the appropriate distribution of scarce and expensive medical resources.

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Computers, Ethics, & Society (PHIL 3723)

Introduction to moral, professional, and legal issues involving computer hardware and software.

Sections: Regular (Section 001) &  Honors (Section H01)

Tues & Thurs 2:00-3:15

Instructor: Jacob Caton (JCaton@AState.edu)

Topics in Feminist Philosophy (PHIL 3773)

Topics include, but are not limited to: Feminist Epistemology, Feminist Ethics, and Feminist Philosophy of Science. Prerequisite: Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 1103) or permission of instructor. Cross listed as WGS 3773.

Sections: Regular (Section: 001) &  Honors (Section: H01)

Tues & Thurs 12:30-1:45

Instructor: Michele Merritt (mmerritt@astate.edu)

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SPT Philosophy of Cognitive Science [Special Topics in Philosophy] (PHIL 4883)

Cognitive Science is a wide-ranging area of study focusing on cognition from a variety of perspectives.

Tues & Thurs 9:30-10:45

Instructor: Jacob Caton (jcaton@astate.edu)

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