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  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to subject matter and methods of philosophy. Readings include classical and contemporary writers on a range of philosophical topics including social and political philosophy, philosophy of religion, questions of metaphysics and epistemology, ethics and basic characteristics of rational inquiry. Fulfills: GE 7; LASR. (3 cr. hr.) Frequency code B = offered at least once per year Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (O) Exercises and principles designed to enhance critical thinking and evaluation of arguments. In addition to a focus on philosophical inquiry, classes also concentrate on daily situations such as ordinary conversations, reading newspapers and advertising. Not open to students with credit for COM 241. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.) Frequency code O = offered occasionally Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (O) Principles of Symbolic Logic used in determining validity or invalidity of arguments. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.) Frequency code O = offered occasionally Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (O) Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.) Frequency code O = offered occasionally Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (S-C) Explores ancient social philosophy as part of the social, political and historical development of Western Civilization from its origins in Greece, emphasizing Plato and Aristotle to the Epicureans and Roman Stoics and comparing them to developments in other parts of the world. Analyzes the Greeks' understanding of the human person in society and how that has influenced our thinking today. Covers such topics as democracy, justice, friendship and the family. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.) Frequency code S = offered in spring; C = offered at least once every two years Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (S-C) Explores modern European philosophy as part of the historical development of industrialization and colonialism and considers the influence of European ideas on non-European and contemporary societies with particular regard to gender, race and social class. Analyzes the theories of human nature, property rights, and the ideal role of government in liberal democracies. Specifically examines the ideas of Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hume, and Descartes in the context of Britain's Glorious Revolution as well as the American and French Revolutions. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.) Frequency code S = offered in spring; C = offered at least once every two years Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Basic theories of ethics and their application to the problems of social justice. Theorists studied will include: Kant, J. S. Mill, Rawls, Nozick. Issues to be discussed may include affirmative action, political liberty and civil disobedience, and equality. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.) Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A consideration of theoretical issues surrounding the concept and justification of punishment from traditional sources (Kant, Bentham, Mill) to modern critiques (Foucault). A number of special issues surrounding prison policy and practice (race, supermax, prisons, youthful offenders) are also analyzed. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.) Frequency code B = offered at least once per year Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (O) Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.) Frequency code O = offered occasionally Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
  • 3.00 Credits

    (O) Theoretical issues surrounding film, including the nature of film and judgments about film, comparison of film theories and theories of film criticism, genres. Prerequisite: Three hours of philosophy or consent of instructor. Also listed as CIN 225. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.) Frequency code O = offered occasionally Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
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