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Barry F. Vaughan, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Philosophy and Religious Studies

Philosophy & Religious Studies

Philosophy & Religious Studies

Office: BP 43A - Room: 43

480-461-7620

480-461-7620 (alt)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM2:00 PM - 3:00 PM2:00 PM - 3:00 PM2:00 PM - 3:00 PM12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

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
18084
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Closed

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
18085
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Class Started

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
33820
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Class Started
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
33816
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
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
33824
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWe
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Class Started

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
In Person
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

9 of 18
Seats Available

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
28747
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Open

14 of 18
Seats Available

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
27329
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Open

11 of 18
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
29245
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Open

7 of 18
Seats Available
PHI244 Philosophy of Religion 3 Credits

Religious language, the existence of God, miracles, criticisms and human destiny. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32852
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

18 of 20
Seats Available
REL244 Philosophy of Religion 3 Credits

Religious language, the existence of God, miracles, criticisms and human destiny. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32853
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

18 of 20
Seats Available

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
29666

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
03/18/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

6 of 20
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 29666 Students may contact instructor at: barry.vaughan@mesacc.edu

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