Barry F. Vaughan, Ph.D.
Residential Faculty - Philosophy and Religious Studies
Cultural Science, Philosophy & 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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| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 9:30 AM - 10:25 AM | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 9:30 AM - 10:25 AM | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Office hours live and online (https://maricopa.webex.com/meet/bvaughan)
Profile
Dr. Barry F. Vaughan is professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Mesa Community College. Dr. Vaughan received his BA in Religion (Theology major, Philosophy minor) from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1986, an MA in Philosophy and an MA in Religion from Baylor University in 1988 and 1990 respectively, and a PhD in Philosophy (AOS Ancient Greek Philosophy, AOCs Ethics, Epistemology, and Philosophy of Religion) from the University of Oklahoma in 1999. Dr. Vaughan has been a Residential member of the faculty of Mesa Community College since 1996 and has served as an MCC Faculty Senator, Senate President (2000-2003), Maricopa Colleges Faculty Association Faculty Executive Council representative (2001-2010), and Faculty Association President (2008-2009). He has also served on the board of Directors of the Maricopa Colleges Faculty Foundation (MCFF) since 2007 (serving as President from 2015- 2023) as well as the chairperson of the Faculty Association's Political Action Committee (FacPAC). Dr. Vaughan created MCC's Study Abroad in Ireland program and has served as its director since 2004.
Classes Taught
Summer 2025
| REL250 | Religion in Ireland: Neolithic to Early Medieval | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
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16359
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MC OFFSITE
Ireland Study Abroad |
Study Abroad
Lecture
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06/07/2025 – 07/05/2025
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MoTuWeTh
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1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
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Class Ended |
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Notes: Class 16359 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 [email protected] for any questions. |
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Fall 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] | ||||||
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22733
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
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MoWe
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10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Open 4 of 22 |
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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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22734
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
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MoWe
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3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
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Closed |
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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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24343
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
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TuTh
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Open 6 of 22 |
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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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Comprehensive introduction to logical reasoning. Exploration of informal logic, including common logical fallacies, delving into symbolic logic to analyze and construct valid arguments using formal methods such as truth tables, truth trees, or proofs. Emphasis on developing critical thinking skills essential for evaluating arguments in a variety of contexts. 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] | ||||||
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24342
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
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TuTh
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10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Open 10 of 22 |
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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] | ||||||
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24344
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
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MoWe
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Open 13 of 22 |
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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 2025
| PHI103 | Introduction to Logic | 3 Credits | ||||
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Comprehensive introduction to logical reasoning. Exploration of informal logic, including common logical fallacies, delving into symbolic logic to analyze and construct valid arguments using formal methods such as truth tables, truth trees, or proofs. Emphasis on developing critical thinking skills essential for evaluating arguments in a variety of contexts. 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] | ||||||
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25002
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Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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10/20/2025 – 12/19/2025
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Open 1 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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