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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the "perennial questions" of philosophy: Is knowledge possible? Does God exist? What is truth? Do persons have souls? What constitutes the good life or human fulfillment? Satisfies philosophy/religion requirement. No prerequisites. Fall and spring.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the classical sources of ethical thought, such as Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Mill, and others, with attention to their relevance to contemporary problems in business and social ethics. Satisfies philosophy/religion exploratory requirement. Spring.
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4.00 Credits
Historical development, cultural influences, and contemporary expression of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto. Same as REL 250. Satisfies philosophy/religion and intercultural exploratory requirements. Spring, even academic years.
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3.00 Credits
A topic of current interest in philosophy will be taught. Topics will vary depending on faculty and student interest. Course will be offered upon the request of a faculty member and with approval of the vice president for academic affairs.
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4.00 Credits
The history of philosophy from ancient Greece to the end of the Medieval period. The course includes major thinkers, such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas. As well, it includes the beginnings of Christianity. Satisfies philosophy/religion exploratory requirement. Fall, odd academic years.
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4.00 Credits
The history of philosophy from the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation to the 19th century. The course includes Descartes and rationalism; Locke, Hume, and empiricism; Kant, Hegel, and idealism. Satisfies philosophy/religion exploratory requirement. Spring, even academic years.
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4.00 Credits
The history of philosophy from the mid-19th century to the present. The course includes reactions to idealism as well as pragmatism, positivism, existentialism, and phenomenology. Satisfies philosophy/religion exploratory requirement. Spring, odd academic years.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the structures of thought in specialized areas, including several of the following: Formal logic, patterns of thought appropriate to the study of the law, of history, of art criticism, ethics, theology, and science. Spring, odd academic years.
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4.00 Credits
Study of social and political ideas such as the nature and justification of political power, the nature and legitimacy of governments, and related topics from Plato to the present. Same as POL 360. Fall.
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4.00 Credits
Persistent philosophical problems of historical religions, such as the nature of religion, religious knowledge, and the nature and existence of God, and human freedom. Same as REL 365. Fall, even academic years.
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