PHRE 356 - Philosophy of Action

Institution:

Truman State University

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Description:

This course will examine some of the many philosophical questions surrounding the nature of action. Among the topics we will explore are free will and determinism, weak-willed action, what makes a bodily movement an action, the role our desires and intentions play in the actions we perform, moral responsibility for our actions, autonomy, and practical reasoning. Credits: 3 hours NOTE: General Honors Course. NOTE: This course fulfills the Philosophical/Religious Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program. NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement. NOTE: Some sections of this course are writing-enhanced.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.truman.edu

Phone Number:

(660) 785-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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