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3.00 Credits
In Western philosophy, the idea of a self is central. The once dominant view held that selves were atomistic, isolated, literally individuals. Now many theorists regard selves as constituted and maintained through relationships. With this idea as a baseline, this course examines what selves or agents are, the ways in which selves are constituted and sustained, and the role of emotion in the constitution of a self. The course examines the idea of autonomy, especially in light of feminist critiques. And finally, the course explores the possibility of agency in a deterministic, scientific, though not necessarily scientistic worldview. Enrollment limited to 30. S. Stark.
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An introduction to central issues in contemporary philosophy of art through the lens of artistic works and practice. Students investigate what constitutes a work of art, artistic representation, the nature of aesthetic qualities, and the relevance of artists' intentions to the evaluation of works of art, with close attention to visual, performance, literary, and experimental art forms. Not open to students who have received credit for Art and Visual Culture/Philosophy 226. Not open to students who have received credit for AV/PL 226. Open to first-year students. Enrollment limited to 30 per section. Staff.
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The fundamental question philosophers of psychology ask is: Can there be a science of the mind The major obstacle to an affirmative answer is the nature of consciousness. Thus a significant part of the course focuses on the philosophical problem of consciousness. Emotions, however, also pose problems for the science of the mind, and are also implicated in the nature of consciousness. A second focus of the course is the nature of emotion and its relationship to consciousness. Prerequisite(s): one course in philosophy. Not open to students who have received credit for Philosophy s21. Enrollment limited to 30. S. Stark.
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This course is an advanced introduction to contemporary issues in the philosophy of language. Students investigate the natures of reference, meaning, and truth while reading the work of Frege, Wittgenstein, Russell, Kripke, Lewis, Putnam, and others. They address questions such as: What is it for a sign or a bit of language to be meaningful What is it for words to represent or identify something What is it for a statement to be truthful What is a language, and what is it to know a language How can you believe that Superman flies while believing that Clark Kent doesn't Prerequisite(s): one course in philosophy. Recommended background: Philosophy 195. Enrollment limited to 30. M. Okrent.
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1.00 Credits
An inquiry into the nature of human mentality that pays special attention to the issues raised by experience and the relation between thought and language. Is mind distinct from body If not, are mental states identical with brain states, or does the mind relate to the brain as programs relate to computer hardware What is the connection between linguistic meaning and thought Readings are drawn from historical and contemporary sources. Recommended background: one course in philosophy. Open to first-year students. Enrollment limited to 40. L. Ashwell.
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Is knowledge possible, and if so, how The course investigates how we can know the ordinary things we take ourselves to know. Students are introduced to major philosophical theories concerning when our thoughts about ourselves and the world are rationally justified. Open to first-year students. Enrollment limited to 30. L. Ashwell.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to some of the central issues in metaphysics. Possible questions considered include: Which kinds of things exist What is one saying when one says that something "exists" What does it mean to say that something causes something else What is one saying when one says that something might possibly be other than it is What does it mean to say that something is the same identical thing at one time that it is at another Open to first-year students. Enrollment limited to 30. L. Ashwell.
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3.00 Credits
Is there a difference between right and wrong Is it merely a matter of custom, convention, preference, or opinion, or is there some other basis for this distinction, something that makes it "objective" rather than "subjective" How can we tell, in particular cases and in general, what is right and what is wrong Is there some moral principle or method for deciding particular moral problems Philosophers discussed include Aristotle, Hobbes, Hume, Kant, Mill, and the Dalai Lama. Open to first-year students. Enrollment limited to 30 per section. Normally offered every year. D. Cummiskey.
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This course explores the relationship between luck and morality. It examines the moral and metaphysical problem of free will, determinism, and responsibility, and the related problem of moral luck. It looks at the role friendship plays in the moral life and the ways "relational goods" help to protect us from some of the exigencies of bad luck. It considers Kant's attempt to make morality "safe" from luck and the way Aristotle embraces luck in his moral outlook. It also looks at the nature of evil and the extent to which evil is under our control. Not open to students who have received credit for First-Year Seminar 288 or Philosophy 170. Open to first-year students. Enrollment limited to 30 per section. S. Stark.
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3.00 Credits
What is law What is the relationship of law to morality What is the nature of judicial reasoning Particular legal issues include the nature and status of liberty rights (the right to privacy including contraception, abortion, and homosexuality), the legitimacy of restrictions on speech and expression (flag burning and racist hate speech), and the justification of the death penalty. Readings include traditional, contemporary, and feminist legal theory; case studies; and court decisions. Open to first-year students. Enrollment limited to 30. Normally offered every year. D. Cummiskey.
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