PHI 390 - Philosophy and the World

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Wesleyan College

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Description:

Goal To engage advanced students in broad conversations between philosophy and other contemporary topics and fields. Students might work, for example, on the relation of philosophy and film, philosophy and human rights, philosophy and psychology, or philosophy and some other discipline or aspect of culture. Content Students will consider the ways in which the questions and methods of philosophy help illuminate areas of human society and the ways in which these other areas affect philosophy. The course will highlight the work of contemporary philosophers and readings will reflect students' scholarly interests. This course will include an assignment (required for philosophy students and an option for other students) in which students will explore how philosophy integrates their education as a whole. Taught Alternate years. Credit 3 hours.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wesleyancollege.edu

Phone Number:

(478) 477-1110

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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