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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to major twentieth century theological and religious thinkers as they wrestle with some of the following questions: Who or what is God? Why do good people suffer? How do we envision salvation, redemption, liberation? What constitutes a religious community? How should religion, politics, science and nature be interrelated? Prerequisite: one course in religious studies or philosophy, or consent of the instructor.
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A study of the works of 1 9th- and 20th-century continental thinkers and their impact on contemporary philosophy. Some of the following will be studied: Hegel, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Marx, Heidegger, Sartre, Beauvoir, Gadamer, and selected contemporary thinkers. Prerequisite: one course in philosophy.
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4.00 Credits
A systematic study of the major schools of thought in China and Japan, including Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, and Shinto, as well as works by contemporary Japanese philosophers. Particular attention will be paid to the historical development of East Asian thought and its contemporary relevance. Cross-listed as RELG 351. Students may receive credit for either course, but not both. Prerequisite: one course in religious studies or philosophy.
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3.00 Credits
An intensive and extensive study of the history, beliefs, and practices of Hinduism, Indian Buddhism, and Jainism as reflected in their canonical texts, with special reference to the Vedic scriptures, Upanishads, Bhagavad- Gita, early Buddhist sutras, and philosophical writings. The interplay between philosophical and theological concerns will be studied, and the contemporary relevance of the tradition will be examined. Cross-listed as RELG 352. Students may receive credit for either course, but not both. Prerequisite: one course in religious studies or philosophy.
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3.00 Credits
A systematic analysis of either a specific topic in philosophy or the writings of one philosopher. The topic chosen (for example, universalism and multi-culturalism) or thinker (for example, Plato) will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: two courses in philosophy.
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3.00 Credits
A descriptive analysis of religious experience past and present, and an assessment of its validity. Topics include the spiritual dimension of humanity (including human/earth relations, human/divine relations), reasons for believing in God, miracles, and the role of religion in different cultures. This course is cross-listed as RELG 402. Students may receive credit for either course but not both. Prerequisites: two courses in philosophy.
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3.00 Credits
The objectives of this course are to better understand the nature of an art work, the degree to which it mirrors reality, how it affects us, how it is to be interpreted, and how it is Majors, Minors, Other Programs of Study, Course Descriptions to be evaluated. Various aesthetic media are considered. Several weeks are devoted to the foundations and specific applications of contemporary literary theory. Prerequisites: two courses in philosophy.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the theories and concepts used to explain and justify social and political thinking and action. Topics include the state, society, the common good, justice, global justice, rights and responsibilities, punishment, as well as the psychological and ethical bases of social and political obligation. Cross-listed as POSC 469. Students may receive credit for either course, but not both. May be repeated for credit with permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: two courses in philosophy.
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4.00 Credits
A systematic investigation of theories of the grounds for moral obligation, with special reference to virtue ethics as well as deontological, consequentialist, and feminist positions. Special emphasis is given to Aristotle and Kant and their contemporary defenders and critics. Prerequisites: two courses in philosophy.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
The student-initiated project will draw on and develop the understanding, analytic skills, and creativity of the student's previous academic work. The project may assume many forms, including cooperative efforts. The student will identify an area to be explored and articulate a method of inquiry or style of presentation appropriate to the subject matter. The project will also exhibit a student's reflection on the social context, body of pertinent literature, or the conceptual framework to which it is a contribution. It will be presented to the College community in a form agreed upon by both the student and his or her mentor. The subject of the project may be within philosophy or involve philosophy in cross-disciplinary study areas. The work is to be supervised by a faculty mentor. Prerequisite: PHIL 380, approval of the faculty mentor and the department chair. Consult faculty mentor for project guidelines.
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