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Barry F. Vaughan, Ph.D.
Residential Faculty - Philosophy and Religious Studies
Office: BP 43A - Room: 43
480-461-7620
480-461-7620 (alt)
Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 9:30 AM - 10:25 AM | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 9:30 AM - 10:25 AM | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Office hours live and online (https://maricopa.webex.com/meet/bvaughan)
Classes Taught
Fall 2024
| PHI101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 Credits | ||||
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General consideration of human nature and the nature of the universe. Knowledge, perception, freedom and determinism, and the existence of God. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14039 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. |
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14040 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. |
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15946 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. |
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| PHI103 | Introduction to Logic | 3 Credits | ||||
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Informal logic, logical fallacies, elementary symbolic logic, analysis of argument forms, and construction of proofs for validity. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
15945 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Class Started |
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| PHI105 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 Credits | ||||
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A survey of ethical theory in Western Philosophy, including the major normative theories and selected metaethical theories. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
15947 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. |
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Fall Flex Start 2024
| PHI103 | Introduction to Logic | 3 Credits | ||||
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Informal logic, logical fallacies, elementary symbolic logic, analysis of argument forms, and construction of proofs for validity. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
36160 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Class Started |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Spring 2025
| PHI101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 Credits | ||||
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General consideration of human nature and the nature of the universe. Knowledge, perception, freedom and determinism, and the existence of God. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26777 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM |
Open 16 of 25 |
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Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. |
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31499 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM |
Open 24 of 25 |
27919 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Open 18 of 25 |
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Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. |
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| PHI103 | Introduction to Logic | 3 Credits | ||||
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Informal logic, logical fallacies, elementary symbolic logic, analysis of argument forms, and construction of proofs for validity. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28232 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Open 14 of 22 |
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| PHI201 | History of Ancient Philosophy | 3 Credits | ||||
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Historical survey of the intellectual history of the Greco-Roman world, focusing on the philosophical tradition and social/historical context. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28229 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Open 19 of 25 |
Spring Flex Start 2025
| PHI103 | Introduction to Logic | 3 Credits | ||||
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Informal logic, logical fallacies, elementary symbolic logic, analysis of argument forms, and construction of proofs for validity. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28476 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 4 of 22 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Degrees & Awards
BA Religious Studies, Oklahoma Baptist University (1986)
MA Philosophy, Baylor University (1988)
MA Religious Studies, Baylor University (1990)
PhD Philosophy, University of Oklahoma (1999)
My Links
YouTube Cannel: "A Little Bit of Philosophy"
Website: www.barryfvaughan.org
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