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
Summer 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 |
15358 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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07/01/2024 - 08/01/2024 |
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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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| 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] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
15164 |
MC OFFSITE Ireland Study Abroad |
Study Abroad
Lecture
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06/03/2024 - 06/27/2024 |
MoTuWeTh |
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Class Ended |
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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. |
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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 |
Open 2 of 20 |
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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 |
Open 11 of 20 |
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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 |
Open 13 of 20 |
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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 |
Closed |
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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 |
Open 8 of 20 |
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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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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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