Barry F. Vaughan, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Philosophy and Religious Studies

Philosophy & Religious Studies

Office: BP 43A - Room: 43

480-461-7620

480-461-7620 (alt)

barry.vaughan@mesacc.edu

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
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

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Classes Taught

Spring 2024

PHI101	Introduction to Philosophy					3 Credits
General consideration of human nature and the nature of the universe. Knowledge, perception, freedom and determinism, and the existence of God. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
27837	Dobson Campus BP 2N	In Person Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024	TuTh	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Class Started
	Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
	Book Information Intro to Philosophy Required Format: Textbook 8th Edition Author: Perry Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 9780190698720 Estimated Price: $104.99 A Rulebook for Arguments Recommended Format: eBook 5th Edition Author: Weston Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, In ISBN: 9781624666551 Estimated Price: $10.75 MLA GUIDELINES 9TH EDITION Recommended Format: Supply Author: BARCH Publisher: Barcharts, Incorporated Estimated Price: $7.95 Rulebook for Arguments Recommended Format: Textbook 5th Edition Author: Weston Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, In ISBN: 9781624666544 Estimated Price: $15.00 Get these books at the bookstore
28747	Dobson Campus BP 2N	In Person Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024	TuTh	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Class Started
	Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
	Book Information A Rulebook for Arguments Required Format: eBook 5th Edition Author: Weston Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, In ISBN: 9781624666551 Estimated Price: $10.75 Intro to Philosophy Required Format: Textbook 8th Edition Author: Perry Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 9780190698720 Estimated Price: $104.99 MLA GUIDELINES 9TH EDITION Recommended Format: Supply Author: BARCH Publisher: Barcharts, Incorporated Estimated Price: $7.95 Rulebook for Arguments Recommended Format: Textbook 5th Edition Author: Weston Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, In ISBN: 9781624666544 Estimated Price: $15.00 Get these books at the bookstore
27329	Dobson Campus BP 2N	In Person Lecture	01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024	MoWe	1:30 PM - 2:45 PM	Closed
	Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
	Book Information Intro to Philosophy Required Format: Textbook 8th Edition Author: Perry Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 9780190698720 Estimated Price: $104.99 A Rulebook for Arguments Recommended Format: eBook 5th Edition Author: Weston Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, In ISBN: 9781624666551 Estimated Price: $10.75 MLA GUIDELINES 9TH EDITION Recommended Format: Supply Author: BARCH Publisher: Barcharts, Incorporated Estimated Price: $7.95 Rulebook for Arguments Recommended Format: Textbook 5th Edition Author: Weston Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, In ISBN: 9781624666544 Estimated Price: $15.00 Get these books at the bookstore

PHI103	Introduction to Logic					3 Credits
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.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
29245	Dobson Campus BP 2N	In Person Lecture	01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024	MoWe	9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Class Started
29245	Book Information

Spring Flex Start 2024

PHI103	Introduction to Logic					3 Credits
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.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
34763	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	03/18/2024 - 05/10/2024			Class Started
34763	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. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Class 34763 Students may contact instructor at: barry.vaughan@mesacc.edu
29666	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	03/18/2024 - 05/10/2024			Class Started
	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. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 29666 Students may contact instructor at: barry.vaughan@mesacc.edu
	Book Information

Summer 2024

PHI103	Introduction to Logic					3 Credits
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.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
15358	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	07/01/2024 - 08/01/2024			Closed
	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. Class 15358 Students may contact instructor at: barry.vaughan@mesacc.edu
	Book Information

REL250	Religion in Ireland: Neolithic to Early Medieval					3 Credits
Survey of the Ancient religious traditions of Ireland. Students investigate the beliefs and practices of Irish Religions in the context of their social, economical and political systems from the late Neolithic to the early Medieval periods (4000 BCE-700 CE). Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
15164	MC OFFSITE Ireland Study Abroad	Study Abroad Lecture	06/03/2024 - 06/27/2024	MoTuWeTh	1:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Open 11 of 35 Seats Available
	Notes: Class 15164 is part of a study abroad program in Athlone, Ireland. Please visit www.mesacc.edu/study-abroad for information and costs or contact Dr. Barry Vaughan at barry.vaughan@mesacc.edu for any questions.
	Book Information Druids: A Very Short Introduction Required Formats: eBook, Textbook Alternate Title: Druids: Very Short Introduction Author: Cunliffe Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 9780191576300, 9780191613784, 9780199539406 Estimated Price (varies): $7.99 to $11.95 History of the Irish Church Required Format: Textbook 2nd Edition Author: Walsh Publisher: Dufour Editions, Incorporated ISBN: 9781856074025 Estimated Price: $24.95 Tain Required Format: Textbook Author: Kinsella Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 9780192803733 Estimated Price: $24.50 The Tain Required Format: eBook Author: Kinsella Publisher: Oxford University Press Canada ISBN: 9780191506390 Estimated Price: $18.99 Get these books at the bookstore

Fall 2024

PHI101	Introduction to Philosophy					3 Credits
General consideration of human nature and the nature of the universe. Knowledge, perception, freedom and determinism, and the existence of God. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
14039	Dobson Campus BP 2N	In Person Lecture	08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024	MoWe	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Open 14 of 20 Seats Available
14039	Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
14040	Dobson Campus BP 2N	In Person Lecture	08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024	MoWe	3:00 PM - 4:15 PM	Open 18 of 20 Seats Available
14040	Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
15946	Dobson Campus BP 2N	In Person Lecture	08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024	TuTh	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Open 18 of 20 Seats Available
15946	Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

PHI103	Introduction to Logic					3 Credits
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.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
15945	Dobson Campus BP 2N	In Person Lecture	08/20/2024 - 12/13/2024	TuTh	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Open 17 of 20 Seats Available

PHI105	Introduction to Ethics					3 Credits
A survey of ethical theory in Western Philosophy, including the major normative theories and selected metaethical theories. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
15947	Dobson Campus BP 2N	In Person Lecture	08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024	MoWe	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Open 16 of 20 Seats Available
15947	Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

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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