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  • PHIL 402: Knowledge and Truth

    3.00 Credits
    Bridgewater State University

    Prerequisite: Two courses in philosophy at or above the 200 level; or consent of instructor This course examines both historical and recent discussions of problems and arguments concerning knowledge, belief, skepticism, justification, objectivity, relativism and truth. Questions include: Can we have knowledge? Does knowledge entail certainty? Are there sources of knowledge that transcend the senses? Are we justified in believing that there is an external world? Is there one objective reality or many alternative realities? What is truth? Is truth relative? Offered alternate years. Note: May be taken for graduate-level credit with the consent of the department chairperson. (CHUM; CWRT)
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  • PHIL 403: Ethics and Action

    3.00 Credits
    Bridgewater State University

    Prerequisite: Two courses in philosophy at or above the 200 level; or consent of instructor This course examines both historical and recent discussions of problems and arguments concerning moral reasons, knowledge, character, motivation, justification, judgements, and action. Questions include: Can we have moral knowledge? If so, in what does it consist? Are moral disagreements capable of rational resolution? What does it mean to be moral? Are there morally preferable ideals, qualities of character, and ways of life? Are there moral facts or truths independent of human desires, preferences, and agreements? Note: May be taken for graduate-level credit with the consent of the department chairperson. (CHUM; CWRT)
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  • PHIL 404: Mind and Language

    3.00 Credits
    Bridgewater State University

    Prerequisite: Two courses in philosophy at or above the 200 level; or consent of instructor This course examines both historical and recent discussions of problems and arguments concerning mind, consciousness, emotion, personal identity, meaning, privacy, causality and behavior. Questions include: What is the mind? What is the relationship between mind and body? Can reasons, emotions, and motives cause behavior? What is consciousness? Can we have knowledge of the mental states of others? Can there be an exclusively private language for our own feelings? Will there ever be a machine that can think and feel? Do animals have minds and language? Is language innate? Note: May be taken for graduate-level credit with the consent of the department chairperson. (CHUM; CWRT)
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  • PHIL 405: Metaphysics

    3.00 Credits
    Bridgewater State University

    Prerequisite: Two courses in philosophy at or above the 200 level; or consent of instructor This course focuses on the study of fundamental metaphysical issues. Topics may include issues such as the nature of existence, the mind-body problem, issues in space and time, the finite vs. the infinite, personal identity and causation plus its implications for freedom. The course explores classical as well as contemporary readings. (CHUM; CWRT)
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  • PHIL 450: Senior Seminar in Philosophy

    3.00 Credits
    Bridgewater State University

    Prerequisite: Senior standing in any major and four courses in philosophy; or consent of instructor This course will integrate the students’ previous studies in philosophy with their present work, culminating in a three-part reflective essay on their philosophical progress in the areas of history of philosophy, philosophical problems, and applications of philosophy to other disciplines. Students and philosophy faculty will engage in discussions based on selected readings and research presentations by the faculty in various areas of philosophy. Spring semester. (CWRM)
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  • PHIL 485: Honors Thesis

    3.00 Credits
    Bridgewater State University

    Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth and Departmental Honors students; one 100-level, three-credit course in philosophy One-hour weekly meetings with the thesis director will culminate in an honors thesis. With the consent of the Departmental Honors Committee and the thesis director, this course may be extended into a second semester for three additional credits depending upon the scope of the project. Whether the final version of the thesis qualifies the student to graduate with honors will be determined by the Departmental Honors Committee. Either semester.
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  • PHIL 499: Directed Study in Philosophy

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Bridgewater State University

    Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required Directed study is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. May be taken twice for a maximum of six credits. Either semester.
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  • PHIL 502: Research

    0.00 Credits
    Bridgewater State University

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  • PHIL 503: Directed Study

    0.00 Credits
    Bridgewater State University

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  • PHSC 501: Problem Solving in Physical Science

    3.00 Credits
    Bridgewater State University

    This is the introductory course for the MAT in Physical Science Program. This course uses a content-rich, problem-based approach. The course will introduce the process and culture of teaching physical science. This course will weave the Curriculum Frameworks and MCAS expectations with instructional strategies. Students will be introduced to resources for teaching physical science.
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