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3.00 Credits
A study of the influential Greek philosopher known in the Middle Ages as "The Philosopher," and who was called by Dante, "The Master of all who know." This course examines primary texts, some pertaining to Aristotle's theoretical writings (e.g., his logical, physical and metaphysical works) and others to his practical philosophy (e.g., his ethical, political and aesthetic treatises). Some commentators on Aristotle, including contemporary writers, also are consulted, since their work clarifies problems of interpretation in the ancient Greek's philosophy. Special attention is also given to how Aristotle agrees and disagrees with his original teacher, Plato. Prerequisite: PL 1100 or PL 1150. (P
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Study of the thought of the thirteenth-century philosopher, known as the "Angelic Doctor." Special attention is paid to historical influences on his thought as well as to developments that distinguish his philosophy from those of his predecessors and his immediate successors (such as Duns Scotus and William of Ockham). Primarily his views on the relation of faith to reason, on metaphysics, and on the philosophy of human knowing are studied. Some consideration is given to his practical philosophy and to his influence on contemporary thinkers. Prerequisite: PL 1100 or PL 1150. (PLII)
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An introduction to the critical philosophy of Immanuel Kant, concentrating on his investigation of the nature and limits of human reason and on his theory of morality, and including attention to the context of his thought, particularly Hume's empiricism and Newtonian physics. Prerequisite: PL 1100 or PL 1150. (PLII)
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The course examines the method, content, and influence of Hegel's philosophy, with special emphasis on his Phenomenology of Spirit and his System of Logic, as primary texts. Topics include: Hegel's interpretation and development of dialectic; the relationship between Hegel's metaphysics and the philosophy of Kant; the master-slave relationship; the unhappy consciousness; the dialectic of being and nothingness; the realm of absolute spirit; and the nature of the absolute idea. Prerequisite: PL 1100 or PL 1150
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After a brief summary of pertinent elements in the thought of Hegel, there are textual studies of Karl Marx concentrating on his humanistic, economic, and revolutionary thought. Prerequisite: PL 3100 or PL 3150.
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An introduction to the thought of Edmund Husserl, "the founder of phenomenology." Topics covered include the rejection of psychologism, the techniques of epoche and reduction, the intentionality of consciousness, time-consciousness, the transcendental ego, static and genetic constitution, the life-world, and the place of Husserl in 20th century thought. Prerequisite: PL 1100 or PL 1150. (PLII)
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A seminar focusing on the central ideas and issues of Heidegger's earlier and later philosophy. Heidegger's attempt to think through the question of Being leads him to discover that which has been unthought, to describe the phenomenon of truth, and to explore the making-present of Being in the creative act, as well as to describe essential structures of human existence. The course thinks along with Heidegger by studying major sections of Being and Time as well as selected later writings that are significantly different in style and content. Heidegger's influence on later 20th century thought is also considered. Prerequisite: PL 1100 or PL 1150. (PLII
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This course involves a systematic, detailed examination of the major themes in several of Marcel's main works. Themes covered include: Marcel's Christian existentialist account of the human person; the distinctions between being and having, problem and mystery, primary and secondary reflection; the "concrete approaches" to human existence; and the philosophical critique of modern culture. Some consideration is also given to Marcel's place in contemporary thought. Prerequisite: PL 1100 or PL 1150. (PL
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Study of the thought of a single philosopher or pair of philosophers, using primary texts and including attention to the historical background and influence, methodology, distinguishing characteristics, and contemporary relevance of the ideas. Prerequisite: PL 1100 or PL 1150. (PLII)
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