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3.00 Credits
This course aims at studying major themes in interpretations of the Quran from classical to contemporary period. Variations and evolution in methods of interpretation will also be studied, particularly with a reference to recent developments in Western philosophical hermeneutics.
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3.00 Credits
An investigation into major problems of art from a definition of art to the relation between aesthetic judgment and knowledge in general.
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A study of one or more important concepts in social and political philosophy such as rights, revolution, law, freedom, justice, property, sovereignty, political obligation, and the nature, range, and validation of judgments in the social and political domain. Emphasis may be on either a systematic treatment of problems or on an historical development of theories.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the development of philosophy in America from the Colonial period to the present, with special emphasis on pragmatism.
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3.00 Credits
A course designed to introduce the student to philosophic thought and terminology. Topical survey of the main branches of philosophy; epistemology; metaphysics, value theory.
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An inquiry into the nature of sources of knowledge, including an investigation of theories of truth and meaning. Considers the construction of theories of knowledge based on sense perception, rationalism and modem theories based on the analysis of language. Also, a discussion of such topics as faith, belief, certainty, probability and skepticism.
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The nature of scientific theory, explanation, method and assumptions. The implications of modern science for society and philosophy, and some of the major philosophical issues in the sciences.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of basic metaphysical concepts and problems such as substance, causation, nature of the individual, the categories of being. The importance of method to the philosophic inquiry will be examined.
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Extensive readings, critical discussions, and papers on any one of the major philosophers, philosophical schools, or philosophical problems. Selections will vary, depending on the needs and interests of eligible students. Independent research will be emphasized. The course may be taken for credit more than once by permission of the Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
Extensive readings, critical discussions, and papers on any one of the major philosophers, philosophical schools, or philosophical problems. Selections will vary, depending on the needs and interests of eligible students. Independent research will be emphasized. The course may be taken for credit more than once by permission of the Department Chairperson.
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