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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
An in-depth investigation of major philosophical theories of justice, as well as questions of applied justice, such as justice and the family, affirmative action, and mass incarceration. Prerequisite: one previously completed PHL course or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
An in-depth study of major theories of international justice and applied international issues, such as human rights, world poverty, nationalism, multiculturalism, and climate change.
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4.00 Credits
An in-depth examination of when war is morally justified, which tactics in war are morally justified, and what is morally required post-war. Topics include pacifism, preventive war, use of overwhelming force, terrorism, and civilian and military responsibility.
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4.00 Credits
This advanced course introduces students to fundamental issues regarding ethics and artificial intelligence, including questions about whether A.I. are conscious beings warranting moral consideration, problems in ensuring that A.I. behavior is controllable and aligned with human values, algorithmic police profiling, social media algorithms, and creating A.I. for friendship, romance, or sex.
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4.00 Credits
An in-depth survey of classical Chinese philosophy, with an emphasis on the cross-cultural comparison of philosophical traditions, methods and commitments. This course will focus on classical Confucianism and Daoism (Taoism), but will also cover topics such as Mohism, the legalist philosophy of Hanfeizi and Yin/Yang metaphysics. It is recommended that students have had at least one course in philosophy, religion or Asian studies (including Asian languages), but this course may be taken as a first course in philosophy or Asian studies by ambitious students who are interested in the subject matter.
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4.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the philosophy and religion of Daoism (Taoism). It will emphasize the cross-cultural comparison of philosophical traditions, methods and commitments. This course has an experiential learning component: In addition to our study of texts, we will practice Daoist meditation techniques and qigong (i.e., Chinese yoga-like body practices) inside and outside of class. The practices will be modified for those who are physically unable to perform them.
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4.00 Credits
An exploration of special topics in Asian or Indian philosophy, with an emphasis on the cross-cultural comparison of philosophical traditions, methods and commitments. It is recommended that students have had at least one course in philosophy, religion or Asian studies (including Asian languages), but this course may be taken as a first course in philosophy or Asian studies by ambitious students who are interested in the subject matter. May be repeated if content varies.
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4.00 Credits
An exploration of one or more special topics in philosophy. It is recommended that students have had at least one philosophy course, but this course may be taken as a first philosophy course by ambitious students who are interested in the subject matter. May be repeated if content varies. Students will write philosophical research papers that undergo formal review and revision, and they will do other kinds of writing while engaging with philosophical issues.
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4.00 Credits
An exploration of one or more special topics in philosophy. It is recommended that students have had at least one philosophy course, but this course may be taken as a first philosophy course by ambitious students who are interested in the subject matter. May be repeated if content varies.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the philosophy of sex. Topics covered include philosophical issues related to gender, biological sex, sexual orientation, sexual desire, perversion, consent, embodiment, conceptions of sex in non-Western traditions, etc. The course will include cross-cultural comparisons of conceptions of sex and sexuality.
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