Course Catalog

Golden Gate University offers degree and certificate programs at three teaching centers and online.

NUMBER COURSE TITLE
PHIL 50
Professional and Personal Ethics

3 Unit(s)

How should one solve serious ethical problems in professional life? How should one make sense of the problem? Are there rules that can be followed? Should one simply obey the law? Are there any 'right' answers at all? Should one follow one's conscience? Or, is it just a matter of opinion what one should do? Study how to approach answering questions like these. How to reason about and how to attempt to resolve moral problems in professional life and personal life, with a special focus on business contexts. Specific attention will be paid to the following: 1)Conceptual tools and theories for identifying, framing and analyzing moral problems. 2)Different ways of thinking about our professional lives, our goals, and ourselves. 3)Methods and principles that will help us address moral problems in business case studies related to whistle-blowing, conflict of interest and finance.

View Course Sections: Summer 2024 , Spring 2024 , Fall 2023

PHIL 60
Introduction to Philosophy

4 Unit(s)

This course is a topical and historical introduction to the discipline and practice of philosophy. Through analysis of texts, discussion, participation, and lecture, the student will gain an understanding of philosophy both as a unique discipline that investigates some of the most profound questions about ourselves and the world, and as a practice that illuminates our scientific, social, and individual existences. This course may not be audited. This course is offered only for students enrolled in GGU Degrees+ programs, in partnership with Outlier.org.

View Course Sections: Summer 2024 , Spring 2024 , Fall 2023

PHIL 198
Special Topics in Philosophy

3 Unit(s)

Addresses significant, topical and practical problems, issues and theories in philosophy. Topics will be selected by the department coordinator. This course may be taken more than once, provided the same topic is not repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Prerequisites will vary based on topic.

PHIL 199
Directed Study in Philosophy

13 Unit(s)

Provides individual study of selected topics under supervision of a faculty member. Students are limited to one directed study course per trimester. Prerequisite: Consent of the department.