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3.00 Credits
During the first half of the 20th century, John Dewey (1859-1952) was referred to simply as "America's Philosopher." After a brief period of neglect, there has been a resurgence of interest in his work, and today Dewey studies are as vital as ever. Close reading of some of Dewey's central works. Prerequisite: Two philosophy courses. Four credit hours.
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4.00 Credits
A more or less chronological examination of major Nietzschean themes by way of reading substantial primary source excerpts and selections from scholars working in various traditions. Themes include Nietzsche's philosophy of art and music; the influence of Goethe, Schopenhauer, and Wagner; Nietzsche's critiques of morality and Christianity; his metaphysical and epistemological theories including anti-Platonism and perspectivism; the "affirmative" doctrines he advocates in his mature works--will to power, the übermensch, eternal return, and amor fati. Four credit hours. RODDY
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4.00 Credits
Working knowledge of Kant's philosophy is indispensable for an understanding of virtually all contemporary philosophical schools. The aim is to develop an understanding of the systematic whole of Kant's critical philosophy. Select portions of all three critiques, ( Critique of Pure Reason ( 1781); Critique of Practical Reason ( 1788); and Critique of Judgment ( 1790), will be examined. We will also discuss the historical reception of Kant and Kantianism. Most of the term will be spent on the Critique of Pure Reason, addressing the other critiques directly in the last third of the course. Four credit hours. PETERSON
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4.00 Credits
Philosophia naturalis ( philosophy of nature) was the study of physical existences, living nature, and cosmology. It reigned from Aristotle's time to the scientific revolution, when it was eclipsed by modern science. In response to perceived limitations of the new science, alternative "philosophies of nature" seek to provide not only different explanations of nature, but also to reveal the harmful moral and political consequences of the new scientific worldview. What is nature Is there one correct understanding of nature What is characteristic of the dominant scientific understanding of nature Is the current environmental crisis the result of defective ways of thinking about and relating to nature What is the place of human being in nature Four credit hours. PETERSON
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1.00 Credits
Discussion of topics of current interest in physics and/or astronomy. Required for all senior physics majors. One credit hour for the year. CONOVER, LONG
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2.00 Credits
A guided research project on a topic in physics, astronomy, or a related area. Students may choose from a range of approaches, including literature searches, analytical and computational analyses, experimental data collection and analysis, and theoretical investigation. Some project components can be conducted off campus or as part of a team project. Physics 415 is required for all senior physics majors. One or two credit hours. FACULTY
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3.00 Credits
Nonrelativistic quantum mechanics, including Schroedinger theory, operator algebra, angular momentum, and applications to simple atomic systems. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: Physics 242 and Mathematics 253. Four credit hours. BLUHM
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3.00 Credits
Quantum mechanics of atoms in external fields, including time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory, treatment of identical particles, angular momentum addition, and a quantum description of light. Lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: Physics 321 and 431. Four credit hours.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member and focused on an approved topic leading to the writing of an honors thesis. Two to four credit hours. FACULTY
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3.00 Credits
Research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member and focused on an approved topic leading to the writing of a thesis. A 3.25 major average at the end of the senior year, a grade of A- or better on honors work, a public presentation, and final approval by the department are conditions of successful completion of this program. Prerequisite: Senior standing, a 3.25 major average at the end of the junior year, and permission of the department. The honors tutor must be a member of the philosophy faculty. Four credit hours. FACULTY
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