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3.00 Credits
A critical examination of the biblical literature and its various understandings of God, humanity and history from the primitive myths and Hebraic legends to the Judaism of the early Common Era. Special attention is given to the literature of the Laws, Prophetic writings, political histories, books of Wisdom, and the religious developments at the time of Jesus.
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Provides a critical study of the standards for evaluating right and wrong by applying traditional ethical theories to contemporary ethical problems. Among the theories to be considered are Kantianism, Utilitarianism, and Feminist ethics. Among the topics to be considered are: lying, the right to punish, and racism.
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3.00 Credits
Major political philosophical systems with emphasis on the relationship of theory to practice in historical context. Important theories, such as the concept of natural law, traced from the Stoics to Karl Marx and beyond. Intensive review of other modern political concepts and experiments.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of Greek philosophy from Thales to Aristotle. Beginning with the natural philosophy of the pre-Socratics, the course moves through the idealism of Socrates and Plato, to the broad concerns, material and ideal, of Aristotle. Prerequisite: PA101 or permission of instructor
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the philosophical developments of the 17th and 18th centuries, a time when our modern ideas of science, individuality, and democracy began to take shape. We will focus primarily on the epistemological question “How do we know what we know?” but will also giveattention to the moral question “How ought we to act?” By the end of this course students willhave a better understanding of the conceptual origins of the contemporary world. Prerequisite: PA101 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers recent and contemporary philosophical movements as well as their roots in 19th century thought. Readings and discussions will center on the existentialism of Sartre and Heidegger, the pragmatism of William James and John Dewey, the linguistic philosophy of Ayer and Wittgenstein, and on such recent developments as phenomenology, and deconstruction. Prerequisite: PA 101 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the essential religious and philosophical features of Hinduism, Buddhism, and the Chinese traditions. Special attention is given to their literatures, fundamental doctrines, their distinctive and varying understandings of ultimacy, human nature, history, and their cultural and societal dynamics that have influenced history down to the present day. Attention will be given to the features which these Asian religions share in common with Western religions, as well as others that are distinctive of the religions of Asia.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a general introduction to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. We will explore the common origins, distinctive historical development, similarities and contrasts of these three monotheistic traditions. Given the prominent impact of the troubled relationships between these traditions on current world affairs, we will examine the history of ancient animosities between these traditions in spite of their common origins and similar theological perspectives, and discuss how these animosities and resentments might be confronted and addressed. Can count towards minor as a non-modern historical course.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of myths and mythology as a philosophical and literary expression as well as an essential feature of significant religious and theological historical developments. This course examines by primary and secondary sources classical myths as they originate in Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Hebraic, Greek and Roman traditions.
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1.00 Credits
This course provides the opportunity for students to reflect on their experience with the Philosophy Curriculum of Franklin Pierce and to assess how well they have met the desired learning outcomes as identified by the program. Students will compile appropriate artifacts - usually but not limited to course papers - as evidence that they have met the stated program goals. They will also write a rationale statement, explaining how each artifact meets each standard, and how successfully the student thinks it does so. Porfolio and rationale statement will be presented in class to be evaluated by faculty member and fellow philosophy students. Open to juniors or seniors who have completed or are in the process of completing their 300-level seminar. Required of all philosophy students for completion of the program.
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