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3.00 Credits
An intensive study of effective reasoning in academic and practical contexts. The course covers analytical techniques for understanding and improving concepts and arguments, and creative techniques for solving problems. Required work for the course includes a wide variety of writing, much of it designed to help you improve your reasoning in other courses, and a few hours a week of community service, designed to enhance your ability to understand and work with other people. 1.00 units, Lecture
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A survey of western philosophy from the pre-Socratics to the end of the 16th century. The course is appropriate for any student interested in a general introduction to one aspect of western civilization, and for the student who wishes to pursue the study of Philosophy. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. 1.00 units, Lecture
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A survey of western philosophy from the 17th century to the end of the 19th century. The course is designed as a continuation of Philosophy 106, though it may be taken as a first course in Philosophy. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. 1.00 units, Lecture
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An introductory study of values, virtues, and right action. Major concepts of ethical theory (goodness, responsibility, freedom, respect for persons and moral will be examined through a study of Aristotle, Kant, and Mill. The course is not primarily a historical survey, but rather attempts to clarify in systematic fashion both moral concepts and moral action. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. 1.00 units, Lecture
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1.00 Credits
An introduction to the use of symbols in reasoning. The prepositional calculus and quantification theory will be studied. This background knowledge will prepare the student to look at the relation of logic to linguistics, computer science, mathematics, and philosophy. 1.00 units, Lecture
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1.00 Credits
It is generally agreed that a nation and its citizens have moral rights and obligations with respect to one another. But do these rights and obligations extend beyond national boundaries Does a wealthy nation have an obligation to provide aid to starving citizens of other nations Do wealthy individuals have an obligation to alleviate the suffering of persons with whom they do not share nationality This course seeks to assist students in formulating and evaluating answers to these and other questions concerning international relations. Enrollment limited 1.00 units, Lecture
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An examination of the secret speculative theologies of Judaism from late antiquity to the present. The course will touch upon the full range of Jewish mystical experience: visionaries, ascetics, ecstatics, theosophists, rationalists, messianists, populists, and pietists. Readings will include classical texts (such as the Zohar) and modern secondary studies. 1.00 units, Lecture
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1.00 Credits
A study of some of the major themes of American intellectual history from colonial times to the early 20th century. the course will culminate in study of American pragmatism as exemplified primarily in the writings of James and Dewey. (Enrollment limited) 1.00 units, Lecture
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1.00 Credits
Study of principal figures and issues in Jewish philosophy from the Enlightenment to the present. Topics to be considered include the nature (and possibility) of Jewish philosophy, the concepts of God and revelation, the relationship between God and the world, the status of religious law and practice, the concept of election in relation to the people and land of Israel. Thinkers discussed include Mendelssohn, Maimon, S.R. Hirsch, Hermann Cohen, Rosenzweig, Ahad HaÃam, Buber, and Levinas. (May be counted toward Jewish Studies.) 1.00 units, Lecture
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1.00 Credits
No Course Description Available. 1.00 units, Lecture
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