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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
(formerly PHI 215) The synthesis of classical and medieval thought. Some of the philosophers considered: Augustine, Anselm, Abelard, Thomas Aquinas, Avicenna, Maimonides, Bonaventure, William of Ockham. (Fall) 3 credits
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(formerly PHI 255) A study of the major Asian philosophical traditions through a reading and analysis of the pertinent texts and scriptures. Consideration will be given to the Islamic tradition. Hinduism, Buddhism, the various traditions of Yoga; Chinese and Japanese traditions. (Fall) 3 credits
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(also MAT 322; formerly PHI 228) Only offered by Mathematics and Computer Studies Department. (Not offered 2007-2008) 3 credits
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(also MAT 324; formerly PHI 227) Only offered by Mathematics and Computer Studies Department. 3 credits
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(formerly Ancient and Medieval) A history of ideas from the ancient to the early modern period of French history. Abelard, Aquinas, Montaigne, Pascal, Descartes, Voltaire. Honors students only. (Fall) 3 credits
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(formerly PHI 236) An examination of the role of philosophy and morality in legal decisions and the legal profession; an examination of the role of philosophy and morality in criminal law and First Amendment law (freedom of speech and religion) and other important legal issues of our time; an investigation of the extent to which the state may regulate the private affairs of its citizens; and a consideration of the role that moral theory has to play in the process of constitutional interpretation. (Fall, Spring) 3 credits
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The course explores the medieval foundations of the era; neo-Platonism; humanism; Islamic, Judaic, and Christian influences; the tradition of courtly love; Machiavellian political realism; creative individualism and the proto-scientific advances of Bruno, Telesio, Leonardo daVinci and Galileo. (Not Offered 2007-2008) 3 credits
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Philosophy from the Renaissance to the Age of Revolution. Impact of scientific discovery on traditional philosophy and theology: Social Contract Theory, Revolution, Skepticism, Deism and the Idealist-Empiricist debate. Descartes, Rousseau, Locke, Hume and Kant. (Spring) 3 credits
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A survey of developments in philosophy from the late 19th century to the present time. The emphasis of the course will be on the Existential tradition from Kierkegaard to Sartre. (Spring) 3 credits
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An examination of general theories of obligation as applied to specific contemporary problems. The student will be introduced to three major ethical standards: Virtue-based, deontological and utilitarian standards. Life choices concerning issues of courage, moderation, wisdom, trust, authenticity, friendship, compassion and justice will be discussed. Controversial issues such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, lying and truth telling, sexual morality, medical experimentation, citizenship, punishment, obligations to the disadvantaged and business and professional obligations are among those explored. Honor students only. (Spring) 3 credits
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