Philosophy Course Offerings

The Department of Philosophy offers a wide range of courses and topics, most higher-level courses are small, so faculty members get to know each student and can actively guide their development. For the 2022-23 academic year, the average class size for all upper-level (300-400 level) philosophy classes was 14. Meanwhile, (excluding PHIL 237, which almost exclusively serves Business students), our 200 level courses averaged 23 students for 2022-23, with more than 50% of these courses under 20 students.

This course will investigate how we evaluate and respond to technology and will examine technology’s impact on such values as freedom, individuality, growth, work, and the political process. Ethical issues raised might include: questions of profit in business; biotechnology; social media; free speech, misinformation, and democracy; surveillance; AI; and algorithmic bias.

Students who are interested in careers in STEM, medicine, business, digital technology, social media, security, or politics/government might be especially interested in the course.

Watch this quick video from Professor Auyer about one topic the course might take up: Should We Use Technology to Make Ourselves Moral?

PHIL 130 engaged took up the topic of Effective Altruism in a hands-on manner with students working in groups to direct actual funds to real-world charities of their choice. In the end, $1800 (provided through the Geneseo Foundation and other donors) was donated to Partners in Health, a global charity working toward healthcare equity and justice.

See more here.

At Great Day 2023 19 students presented as part of PHIL 130, PHIL 225, or the Ethics & Values in Society Capstone. Great job all!

PHIL 100 01 Introduction to Philosophy David JohnsonTR 2-3:15pm

PHIL 100 02 Introduction to Philosophy David HahnTR 3:30-4:45pm

PHIL 111 01Introduction to LogicBrian BarnettMWF 9:30-10:20am

PHIL 130 01EthicsDavid LevyMW 12:30-1:45pm

PHIL 130 02EthicsCarlo FiliceMW 2-3:15pm

PHIL 202 01World Relig & Cont IssCarlo FiliceMW 5-6:15pm

PHIL 236 01Medicine & MoralityAmanda RothMWF 11:30am-12:20pm

PHIL 237 01Ethical Issues in BusinessBrian BarnettMW 8-9:15am

PHIL 237 02Ethical Issues in BusinessCarlo FiliceMW 6:30-7:45pm

PHIL 237 03Ethical Issues in BusinessTBDMW 3:30-4:45pm

PHIL 288 01Exp: Technology & EthicsJonathan AuyerMWF 10:30-11:20am

PHIL 350 01Phenomenology & ExistentWalter SofferTR 11-12:15am

PHIL 440 01Theory of KnowledgeDavid LevyTR 9:30-10:45am

The Department of Philosophy course offerings for previous, current, and upcoming semesters can be found in myGeneseo, the student self-service information system.

Descriptions for all courses taught by the department are available on the course descriptions page of this website.

To see all philosophy courses offered for the current semester, visit the current semester’s courses on myGeneseo.