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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An examination of traditional and contemporary metaphysical topics, such as time, substance, agency, freedom, appearance and reality, persons, the mind-body problem. Prerequisite: PHIL 150 or MATH 131 or consent of the instructor.
Prerequisite:
PHIL-150 OR MATH-151
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3.00 Credits
A philosophical analysis of some of the beliefs, concepts, and problems involved in traditional theistic belief and its critics. Problems include arguments for the existence of God, religious experience, the problem of evil, and faith and reason. Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or any Level II Theology course.
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3.00 Credits
A study of some significant ethical theories and issues. Emphasis is on issues concerning the nature of moral discourse and practice: the existence of objective moral values, the relation of religion and morality, the possibility of moral knowledge, the place of reason and convention in moral discourse and practice. Prerequisite: any two courses in philosophy or consent of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
(May also be offered as THEO 341.) A study of a range of moral issues encountered in both clinical medicine and human experimentation. Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or any Level II Theology course.
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3.00 Credits
A study of formal deductive logic as codified in first-order predicate logic, including the concepts of proof, consistency, and completeness, and topics in logical theory and the foundations of mathematics. The relationship between formal logic and rational inquiry is also explored. Prerequisite: PHIL 150 or MATH 131 or consent of the instructor.
Prerequisite:
PHIL-150 OR MATH-151
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3.00 Credits
An advanced study of the major philosophical themes of some period, for example, nineteenth century German philosophy, eighteenth century Scottish philosophy, or medieval philosophy. Prerequisite: PHIL 275 and 280 or consent of the instructor.
Prerequisite:
PHIL-275 AND PHIL-280
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Students gain experience working for organizations or agencies in which writing proficiency and critical thinking skills are essential. A written report is required. May not be used for the major or minor. S/U grade only. Prerequisite: approval of the chair of the department.
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1.00 Credits
The comprehensive exam is required of all philosophy majors in the fall of their senior year. The exam itself consists of a logic exam equivalent in difficulty to a final exam for PHIL 150, an essay in the history of philosophy, and an essay in philosophical topics (see the philosophy student handbook for more information). In addition to covering the administration of this exam, this course will be used to arrange tutorials to prepare students for the various sections of the exam. Prerequisites: philosophy major with senior standing.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the work on one major philosopher such as Aristotle, Wittgenstein, or Kant, or of a single philosophical approach such as Augustinianism or phenomenology, or of one philosophical problem such as free will or moral realism. Prerequisite: PHIL 275 and 280 or consent of the instructor.
Prerequisite:
PHIL-275 AND PHIL-280
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3.00 Credits
A seminar required of all philosophy majors in their senior year. An examination of the nature and value of philosophy through the study of some philosophical problem, and classic and contemporary texts. Prerequisite: PHIL 275 and 280 or consent of the instructor.
Prerequisite:
PHIL-275 AND PHIL-280
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