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3.00 Credits
A survey of philosophical thought from pre- Socratic times to the present. Attention will be directed toward the nature of reality, theories of knowledge, ethics, religion, and politics. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement. (Cr: 3)
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What is a good life? What factors should shape the ethical decisions we make? And how do ethics relate to artistic, intellectual, and social aspects of our lives? This course studies and debates classical and modern ethical theories, through philosophical and literary texts. It then brings these theories into conversation with a range of contemporary ethical issues, from punishment to medical ethics to the environment. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement. (Cr: 3)
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An exploration of the central debates, texts, and developments in philosophy in the ancient (Greco-Roman) and medieval periods, drawing on Hellenistic texts as well as some religious thought from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Issues to be considered are: 1) what is the nature of the world, and its relation to divinity (metaphysics/philosophical theology) 2) what is the best form of political life for humanity and 3) What should human beings seek and do, in order to live a fully flourishing life Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement. (Cr: 3)
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Examination and analysis of the notion of culture as it is defined in complex contexts in which power relations, economic and political interests, and ideological practices play a crucial role. Special emphasis will be placed on the distinction between ideas and ideologies, the critique of the persistence of myths in modern rationalizations of social practices, and the consideration of the notion of the self as a socially constructed entity. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement. Prerequisites & Notes PHL 100 or PHL 104 or permission of instructor. Crosslisted with IST 220. (Cr: 3)
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The study of cinema as a narrative will be analyzed within the conceptual framework of aesthetics, semiotics, and philosophy of language. Thus, there are three aspects emphasized in the course: the consideration of visual images in their formal structure; the analysis of these images as they constitute a discourse; and the way in which this discourse refers to, and construes, interpretations of reality. Other themes to be explored include the perception of the self in contemporary culture and the creation of new discursive practices that counter the traditional narrative of commercial cinema. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement. Prerequisites & Notes PHL 100 or PHL 104 or permission of instructor. (Cr: 3)
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Surveys western philosophy from the early 17th century Enlightenment through 19th century critiques of rationalism. Readings will include selections from major thinkers who have shaped modern conceptions of the self, society, the natural cosmos, and religion. We will address philosophical themes such as the dialectic of freedom and nature, the status of political order and the role of reason in human life. We will refer in broad strokes throughout the course to the European cultural, historical and political contexts in which these modern ideas first arose and circulated. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities Core Requirement. Prerequisites & Notes One previous philosophy course or permisssion of the instructor. (Cr: 3)
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An overview of the nature of ethical problems that face society today, and the ethical theories and principles relevant to these problems. Examines areas related to health, genetic engineering and the environment. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement. Prerequisites & Notes BIO 101 or PHL 104. (Cr: 3)
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Analysis of the evolution of contemporary ideas as they follow, or break with, classical thinking about history, philosophy and subjectivity, art and politics. The critique of traditional philosophies of history as a linear process, of assumed ideas about the avant-garde in art, and the exploration of the relation between culture and politics constitute the main focus of the course. A variety of texts from contemporary authors (Jameson, Lyotard, Baudrillard, Said, among others) will be read and discussed in class debates. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement. Prerequisites & Notes PHL 100 or PHL 104 or permission of instructor. (Cr: 3)
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Analysis of the notion of textuality, and the form and logic of discursive practices, common both to philosophical and literary works. The general notion of writing is presented as a critical practice whose ultimate goal is the exploration of the scope and limits of human understanding of reality. A semiotic approach would act as a methodological means to establish the continuity and validity of cognitive and expressive discourses. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement. Prerequisites & Notes PHL 101 or PHL 104. (Cr: 3)
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How intelligent is "intelligent design" Is belief in God rational Is it moral Or, is religion a way of life that creates hostility and destroys our ability to be human How can religion address the problems of evil and innocent suffering This discussion-intensive course explores several of the most influential philosophical criticisms of religion, along with a range of defenses of religious belief and practice, through philosophical and literary texts. The course surveys premodern, modern, and postmodern texts from the Jewish, Christian, and philosophical traditions . Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement. Prerequisites & Notes PHL 100, PHL 104 or REL 104. (Cr: 3)
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