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3.00 Credits
Introduces central issues in philosophy of mind, with a special emphasis on mental representation, consciousness, and the computational theory of mind. Explores historical and contemporary approaches to questions such as: Is the mind an immaterial thing? Is the mind identical with the brain? Or is the mind a kind of computer, related to the brain in the way a computer program is related to hardware? Is it possible for machines to really think and feel? What is consciousness and can it be explained scientifically?
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3.00 Credits
Examines philosophical theories of human nature, including how traditional philosophical debates about the mind, morality, persons, and freedom are informed by recent empirical work in the cognitive sciences. Topics covered may include philosophical and scientific debates about the innate content and structure of the human mind, moral judgment, the possibility of free will, the extent to which human beings are rational, and the nature of the self and self-knowledge. Connections between conceptions of human nature and political philosophy, as well as bioethical issues concerning enhancement and transhumanism, may also be discussed.
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3.00 Credits
Investigates traditional, foundational questions on the nature of knowledge, truth, and reality. Examines topics such as skepticism, perception and illusion, the nature and existence of God, space and time, free will, and the nature of possibility and necessity. Draws on both historical and contemporary writings.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of central issues in the philosophy of law, including law and morality, the interpretation of law, and philosophical and legal issues concerning punishment, justice, rights, and liberty. Combines philosophical theory with consideration of selected court cases to develop an understanding of law and its place in society.
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3.00 Credits
OfferedDescription: An investigation of issues in the philosophy of language and related issues in linguistics (including anthropological linguistics, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics). Topics include, for example, the influence of language on perception, rationalist/empiricist perspectives on language acquisition, language and political control, reference, meaning, and truth.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources. May be taken more than once to a maximum of 6sh. This option completion, graduation with departmental honors is is available to both philosophy majors and nonmajors. Prerequisite: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Provost's Office
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
An intensive, focused study involving independent research culminating in a written thesis approved by a thesis director and two faculty readers/committee members.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the areas of energy, transportation, and pollution using the relevant concepts of physical science and physics. This is a non-laboratory course for Liberal Studies requirements.
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3.00 Credits
The study of light and sound as applied in the production of objects of art and the production of music. Includes the study of vision, light in nature, photography, and artistic media and the study of hearing, musical sound, musical instruments, and room acoustics. A non-laboratory course for Liberal Studies requirements.
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