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3.00 Credits
Symbolic deductive logic, including propositional calculus (truth-functional logic), predicate calculus (propositional functions and quantification), and the logic of relations. Prerequisite: PHL201.
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly PHL 316) Careful analysis of the roots of political inquiry in selected works of ancient and medieval political philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Augustine and Aquinas. Major themes include the search for the just social order, the proper relationship between the citizen and the state, and other fundamental concepts of western political institutions. (Same as PSC 330.)
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly PHL 317) Critical examination of the philosophical foundations for modern politics that emerged from the 15th through the 19th century in western Europe. Major themes and theorists include the concepts of individual rights, property, representation, majority rule, limited government, and revolution discussed in selected writings of Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and J.S. Mill among others. (Same as PSC 332.) 249 335 Feminist Philosophy (3 hrs) Philosophical examination of the status of women in contemporary society, dealing with basic issues in feminist epistemology, the debate between essentialist and constructionist views on the nature of femininity, and the intersections of gender issues with other forms of oppression. May also cover issues in feminist political theory and feminist ethics. Prerequisite: PHL101 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Intensive examination of particular problems, periods, or movements in the history of philosophy. Prerequisite: Determination in accordance with course content.
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3.00 Credits
Intensive examination of selected topics leading to the preparation of a substantial philosophical paper. Required of all majors. May be taken twice for credit. Prerequisites: 6 hours of PHL not including PHL201.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Independent study in an area of philosophy selected in consultation with faculty advisor. Prerequisite: Approval of department chair.
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3.00 Credits
Critical examination of traditional and contemporary responses to questions about the nature of reality, the relation between determinate and indeterminate being, being and becoming, the infinite and the finite. Prerequisite: 6 hours of PHL not including PHL 201.
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3.00 Credits
Investigation of fundamental problems of knowledge such as the relation of knowledge and belief, truth, certainty and skepticism, perception, logic, explanation, and justification. Prerequisite: 6 hours of PHL not including PHL201.
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3.00 Credits
Critical examination of significant works in moral and political philosophy focusing on such issues as the relationship between morality and human nature, the individual and the state, and the consequences of actions. Prerequisites: 6 hours of PHL not including PHL 201.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces basic concepts of biomedical ethics; fosters careful reflective thought about the challenging value questions raised by advances in biology, medicine, and medical technologies. Prerequisite: 6 hours of PHL.
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