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

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM9:30 AM - 10:25 AM11:00 AM - 12:00 PM9:30 AM - 10:25 AM11:00 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

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
In Person
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Started

Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

14040
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Class Started

Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

15946
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Class Started

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
In Person
Lecture
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Started

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
In Person
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Class Started

Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Fall 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
36160

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024

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.

Students may contact instructor at: barry.vaughan@mesacc.edu

Spring 2025

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
26777
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Open

15 of 25
Seats Available

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

27919
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

17 of 25
Seats Available

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

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
28232
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

14 of 22
Seats Available

PHI201 History of Ancient Philosophy 3 Credits

Historical survey of the intellectual history of the Greco-Roman world, focusing on the philosophical tradition and social/historical context. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28229
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

18 of 25
Seats Available

Spring Flex Start 2025

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
28476

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

2 of 22
Seats Available

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 28476 Students may contact instructor at: barry.vaughan@mesacc.edu

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)

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