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  • PHL 310: Theories of Democracy

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Tampa

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  • PHL 311: Philosophy of Law

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Tampa

    This course will introduce students to the academic field of the Philosophy of Law. Students will be exposed to, and develop their capacity to think critically about, historically influential philosophical answers to the following questions: "What is the nature of the law, and what makes something a valid or legitimate law? Should the law reflect morality, or does it somehow constitute or create morality?" This course will also examine the philosophy of constitutional law, contract law, criminal law, rights to property, free speech, free practice of religion, privacy, pornography, abortion, gay marriage, affirmative action, and punishment. It is recommended that students have had at least one course in philosophy, criminology, or political science, but this course may be taken as a first course in philosophy or ambitious students who are interested in the subject matter.
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  • PHL 312: The Philosophy of Human Rights

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Tampa

    An in-depth investigation into the philosophical nature and implications of human rights. Examines whether human rights are objective or human constructions, different cultural and religious conceptions of human rights, how many human rights there are, and what protection of human rights requires. Prerequisite: one previously completed PHL course or consent of instructor.
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  • PHL 313: Justice

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Tampa

    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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  • PHL 314: International Justice

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Tampa

    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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  • PHL 315: The Morality of War

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Tampa

    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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  • PHL 316: Ethics and Artificial Intelligence

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Tampa

    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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  • PHL 317: Knowledge

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Tampa

    This course offers a detailed examination of contemporary analytic epistemology, or the study of knowledge. Knowledge and related epistemic concepts such as belief, justification, truth, and probability are integral to the ways in which we understand the world. Before we can make substantive claims about anything, we must consider the conditions under which we can know something. To that end, this course may cover topics such as: theories of knowledge, justification, and probability, skepticism, and issues at the intersection of ethics and epistemology such as testimonial injustice and moral encroachment.
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  • PHL 320: Chinese Philosophy

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Tampa

    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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  • PHL 321: Daoist Philosophy and Religion

    4.00 Credits
    The University of Tampa

    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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