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1.25 Credits
Looks at philosophical issues raised by current research on the nature of perception, cognition, and consciousness in psychology and cognitive science. Can there be a science of the mind Could machines be conscious Do animals have minds How did the mind evolve These and a host of related questions form the subject matter of this course. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 235. Prerequisite(s): course 91 or 93 or 94, or by consent of instructor. Enrollment restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The Staff
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1.25 Credits
Focuses on the writings of the Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. Wittgenstein's work is typically divided into three time periods: early, middle, and late. Prerequisite(s): course 91 or 93 or 94. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior philosophy majors. J. Ellis
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1.25 Credits
The development of Freud's concept of mind. Extensive reading tracing the origins and development of Freud's theories and concepts (e.g., abreaction, psychic energy, defense, wish-fulfillment, unconscious fantasy, dreams, symptoms, transference, cure, sexuality) and emphasizing the underlying model of the mind and mental functioning. (Also offered as Psychology 163. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): course 91 or 93 or 94. Offered in alternate academic years. J. Neu
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1.25 Credits
A careful study of any one or a number of select primary texts in the history of moral philosophy, with some emphasis on the relation to contemporary issues. Prerequisite(s): course 91 or 93 or 94. The Staff
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1.25 Credits
Epistemology is preoccupied with skepticism, the view that knowledge is unobtainable. Recently, there has been skepticism voiced about the status of epistemology itself; philosophers conversant in cognitive science suggest that epistemology is beset with dubious presuppositions. We survey epistemology, cognitive science, and their interface. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 241. Prerequisite(s): course 91 or 93 or 94. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior philosophy majors. The Staff
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1.25 Credits
An examination of central issues in ethical theory including the nature of and justification for the moral point of view, the place of reason in ethics, the status of moral principles, and the nature of moral experience. Prerequisite(s): course 22, 24, or 28, and course 91, 93, or 94. D. Guevara
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1.25 Credits
A study of selected classical and contemporary writings dealing with topics such as the nature and legitimacy of the liberal state, the limits of political obligation, and theories of distributive justice and rights. (Also offered as Legal Studies 144. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): course 91 or 93 or 94. Offered in alternate academic years. The Staff
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1.25 Credits
Study of ethical issues involved in recent and upcoming advances in genetic research and technology such as genetic engineering, cloning, human embryo research, genetic experimentation, use of an individual's genetic information, and the manipulation of human evolution. Also discusses fundamental issues such as the moral responsibility of scientists, our obligations to future generations, and the notion of human perfectability. Prerequisite(s): course 91 or 93 or 94. E. Suckiel
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1.25 Credits
Exploration of selected problems in jurisprudence: "legal reasoning" and social policy, rules and individual cases, the mental element in the law, punishment and responsibility, causation and fault, liberty and paternalism, etc. (Also offered as Legal Studies 146. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): course 91 or 93 or 94. J. Neu
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1.25 Credits
Topics in feminist philosophy, which may include: the nature of feminist philosophy, feminist approaches to philosophical issues, social and political philosophy, theories of knowledge, ethics, aesthetics, and science, technology, and medicine studies. Presupposes some familiarity with philosophy or feminist scholarship. (Also offered as Feminist Studies 168. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): course 91 or 93 or 94. J. Hoy
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