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3.00 Credits
Spring Semester This course explores the issues in environmental ethics that have been the focal points of recent discussions in the field: humanity’s place in the universe; the related issues of anthropocentrism (human centeredness) vs. biocentrism (life centeredness) and ecocentrism (the ecosystems that enable the emergence of and that nurture life); intrinsic and instrumental value in humans and nonhumans; deep ecology vs. animal rights; deep ecology and ecofeminism; eco-justice and human rights; and the philosophic underpinnings of the sustainable development vs. growth economies and globalization debate. This course is recommended for students with sophomore standing or above.
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3.00 Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters This course explores the ultimate purpose of the criminal justice system (punishment or “restoration of the evil doer” or somecombination?). In that context, it examines a variety of ethical issues faced by law enforcement officials: The relationship between ethics and the law; the tension between personal ethics and social expectations; professional ethics; the use of force, especially deadly force; law enforcement, the community, and the common good; issues of race, gender, and class. Additional Catalog 2007-08 143 issues may be dealt with, depending on time and the interests of the members of the class. (Same course as CJ 2018). This course is recommended for students with sophomore standing or above.
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3.00 Credits
Next: Fall 2007 This course explores the philosophical dimensions and underpinnings of health issues. We shall explore questions about the meaning of life and death, metaphysical and metaethical questions, and how orientations to these questions affect our approach to health issues. A special focus of the course will be on bioethics. The topics shall include types of ethical theory; health care, social justice,and the common good: equitable access to health care; paternalism, autonomy, and interdependence; informed consent; advanced directives; abortion; the right to die; euthanasia; human and non-human experimentation; assisted reproduction and cloning; genetic experimentation; fetal tissue research and transplants; experimentation in medicine; organ transplants; professionalism in health care; HIV/AIDS; and the threat of bioterrorism. This course is recommended for students with sophomore standing or above.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the rich philosophical tradition that has existed in China for over 2500 years. Throughout its multiple dynasties, China has cultivated a rich philosophical tradition that is not only as old as the Greek tradition but also as rich, subtle, and sophisticated. The course examines this tradition from its roots in the Zhou Dynasty to its contemporary manifestations in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Along the way, consideration will be given to the Confucian, Daoist, and Buddhist traditions, each of which have flourished in China in their own way; some consideration may also be given to lesser known traditions, such as the Mohist and legalist traditions. Through the reading of both primary and secondary texts, this course provides students with exposure to one of the world's great intellectual traditions and the opportunity to think philosophically in non-Western ways. This course is recommended for students with sophomore standing or above.
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3.00 Credits
Offered Periodically An investigation of contemporary values and philosophic issues expressed through selected forms of contemporary art and life style, including science fiction, pop music, film, video, consumer culture, etc. What is “pop” culture? What attitudestoward being human are expressed and marketed in popular culture today? What concepts and perspectives on human community and the cosmos are operative in “pop” culture? What toolsdoes philosophy offer to critique contemporary culture? This course will offer opportunities for intergenerational dialogue and philosophic assessment of the values implicit in “pop” culture.This course is excellent for students at all levels.
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3.00 Credits
A study of classical texts in the western philosophical tradition that address religious questions: Is there any universal truth? Does God exist? If God is good, then why is there evil? Are human beings free? What is the basis of religion? What is the nature of faith? We also look at criticisms of theistic claims. This course is excellent for students at all levels.
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3.00 Credits
Many spiritual orientations and practices talk about life as a “journey,” as a process of spiritual growth and discovery of life’meaning in relationship to a transcendent reality, named variously as God/Goddess, Enlightenment, The One, Truth, Higher Power, etc. In all of these traditions, the “spiritual journey” isnot just about concepts of spiritual life, but about how real people live their lives aimed toward ultimate significance. This course will explore what life as a spiritual journey is about, using autobiographies of such pilgrims as Gandhi, Menchu, Madonna, Malcolm X, Merton, U2, and Mary Baker Eddy. Are we all on a “spiritual journey’ even if we think we are not, evenif we are not religious? Students will reflect on their own spiritual development in light of insights offered by artists, and mystics, as well as theological and psychological writers. (Same course as REL 2055). This course is excellent for students at all levels.
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3.00 Credits
While all living things die, death remains one of the least understood and most mysterious of phenomena. This course examines from a variety of philosophical perspectives, Eastern, and Western, the relationship between life and death; the relation between death and the question of the meaning of life; philosophical, scientific, moral and legal definitions of life and death; the question of “mass death” (genocide, modern warfare); thedynamics of dying and of grieving; and, as time allows, pertinent issues of particular interest to students. This course satisfies the CLAC I requirement in philosophy/religion. This course is excellent for students at all levels.
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3.00 Credits
Alternate Spring Semesters This course will analyze philosophical principles, with current world events used as examples. Students will develop skills in analysis and evaluation of complex cultural phenomena ranging from Catholic, Protestant, and Islamic theocracies to a deep distrust of any religious influence in political affairs; from the religious endorsement of social Darwinism to the social gospel, liberation theology, and religious socialism movements; from the apolitical otherworldliness of early fundamentalism to the politicized fundamentalism of recent decades; and from pacifism to support for just war or holy war theories. (Same course as P&H 2080, REL 2080). This course is excellent for students at all levels.
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3.00 Credits
Alternate Fall Semesters Next: Fall 2007 This course examines the historic ways in which religion and science have related to each other, from mutual rejection and hostility to convergence and synthesis. It analyzes the similarities and differences between scientific and religious ways of knowing. The course also looks at some of the philosophical issues involved in the relationship: The nature of knowledge; metaphysical issues, i.e. a coherent worldview, the appropriate- ness, or lack thereof, of drawing philosophical conclusions from scientific evidence, etc; the mind-body dualism; freedom and determinism. Specific issues, such as evolution vs. creationism, will serve as case studies. The implications of the relationship between science and religion for environmental ethics will also be examined. (Same course as REL 2085). This course is recommended for students with sophomore standing or above.
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