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3.00 Credits
An analysis of fundamental legal concepts and the problems of justifying various legal practices. Topics may include the relationship between law and morality, the distinction between the criminal and civil law, theories of constitutional and statutory interpretation, and the appropriate role of the judiciary. Prerequisite: Philosophy 125 (Ethics) or permission of instructor. Alternate years; next offered 2008-2009. (4 credits)
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Are quarks "real" Does science lead to objective knowledge Is there really a scientific method How do wedistinguish between creation "science" and evolution; or astrology and astronomy These questions are asked inphilosophy of science, which studies the fundamental processes, principles, and presuppositions of the natural sciences. The social and historical contexts of the sciences are also considered. Topics include: science vs. pseudoscience, scientific explanation, scientific revolutions, the philosophy of space and time, the theory of evolution, theories of confirmation, objectivity in science, and realism vs. relativism. Prerequisite: Philosophy 120, 115, or permission of the instructor. Alternate years; next offered 2009-2010. (4 credits)
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Materialism, rather than solving the problem of mind, consciousness and intentionality, has spawned numerous philosophical perplexities. This course will examine a variety of philosophical problems associated with contemporary models of the mind (mind/body dualism; mind/brain identity theories; behaviorism; functionalism and artificial intelligence; eliminative naturalism and folk psychology; biological naturalism). The course will also look at contemporary philosophical accounts of personhood and personal identity, particularly narrative accounts of the self. Readings will typically include writings by Paul and Patricia Churchland, Antonio Damasio, Daniel Dennett, Owen Flanagan, Derek Parfit, Marya Schechtman, John Searle and Kathleen Wilkes. Prerequisite: Philosophy 115 or 231, or permission of instructor. Alternate years; next offered Fall 2008. (4 credits)
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What is language and what is it for What makes a series of sounds into a meaningful sentence What makes a sentence true Why is language always changing This course will introduce students to ways in which twentieth century philosophers have attempted to provide answers to such questions. Since the philosophy of language has been so crucial to contemporary philosophy, this course also serves as an introduction to philosophical thought from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present. Topics will range from more technical problems (theories of meaning, reference and truth; synonymy and analyticity; universals and natural kinds; private languages) to broader issues examining the relationship between language and culture (language games; radical interpretation; social change). Readings typically include writings by Ludwig Wittgenstein, W.V. Quine, John Searle, Donald Davidson, Richard Rorty, Michel Foucault, and bell hooks. Prerequisite: Philosophy 231 or permission of instructor. Alternate years; next offered 2009-2010. (4 credits)
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Why is it that 2 + 2 = 4 Can a diagram prove a mathematical truth Is mathematics a social construction or do mathematical facts exist independently of our knowing them Philosophy of mathematics considers these sorts of questions in an effort to understand the logical and philosophical foundations of mathematics. Topics include mathematical truth, mathematical reality, and mathematical justifications (knowledge). Typically we focus on the history of mathematics of the past 200 years, highlighting the way philosophical debates arise in mathematics itself and shape its future. Prerequisite: Philosophy 120 or Mathematics 136, or permission of the instructor. Alternate years; next offered 2008-2009. (4 credits)
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A course that explores the variety of sometimes supporting and sometimes conflicting positions and topics in the distinct field of philosophy called "feminist philosophy" Topics include: the distinctive nature of feministphilosophy; the variety of feminist theories; the diversity and nature of feminist theorizing; feminist ethics; feminist epistemology; feminist political philosophy; feminist philosophy of science; feminist aesthetics; feminist conceptions of the self, sexuality, moral agency, and rationality. All the theoretical positions will be tested against their applications in everyday, real-life contexts and issues (e.g., abortion, female genital mutilation, same-sex marriage, emotional and experiential intelligence; equity in the workplace; disabilities and the body). Prerequisite one course in Philosophy or permission of instructor. Alternate years; not offered 2008-2009. (4 credits)
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A second course in symbolic logic which extends the methods of logic. A main purpose of this course is to study logic itself-to prove things about the system of logic learned in the introductory course. This course is thus largely logic about logic. Topics include second order logic and basic set theory; soundness, consistency and completeness of first order logic; incompleteness of arithmetic; Turing computability; modal logic; and intuitionistic logic. Prerequisite: Philosophy 120, Mathematics 136, or permission of instructor. Alternate years; not offered 2008-2009. (4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
A study of some movement, philosopher or problem in the tradition of Western philosophy. Primarily for juniors or seniors majoring, or doing significant work, in philosophy. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Offered on an occasional basis. (4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
A capstone experience in philosophy for senior majors and others with sufficient background. Recent topics have included: realism vs. anti-realism, pragmatism, normativity, Wittengenstein, philosophy and the imagination, the "Best of" the Twentieth Century. The topics are usually addressed from various points of viewand may involve several members of the department in some of the instruction. One aim of the course is for participants to get an overview of their major field by examining the fruitfulness of various ways of doing philosophy. It is also an opportunity for seniors to present for discussion their senior papers, written for this or for some other course. Prerequisite: philosophy major and senior status, or permission of instructor. Every fall. (4 credits) Independent Studies All independent study courses require the permission of the instructor. The number of independent studies to be applied toward the major or core will be determined in consultation with the department. Every semester.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
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