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  • Philosophy 17: Phenomenology and Existentialism

    3.00 Credits
    Dartmouth College

    10S: 11 A study of German and French philosophy from the first half of the twentieth century. The emphasis is usually on Husserl, Heidegger, Merleau-Ponty, Sartre, and de Beauvoir. Major themes of the course include subjectivity, freedom, responsibility, and the nature of social relationships. Prerequisite: Philosophy 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, or 9, or permission of the instructor. Dist: TMV; WCult: W. The staff.
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  • Philosophy 18: Contemporary Continental Philosophy

    3.00 Credits
    Dartmouth College

    Not offered in the period from 08F through 10S A study of recent themes in continental philosophy. Discussion will focus on such philosophical movements as critical theory, structuralism, poststructuralism, contemporary psychoanalytic theory, and French feminist theory. The emphasis will be on such philosophers as Derrida, Foucault, Lacan, Deleuze, Habermas, Levinas, and Irigaray. Prerequisite: Philosophy 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, or 9, or permission of the instructor. Dist: TMV; WCult: W.
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  • Philosophy 2: Introduction to Philosophical Classics

    3.00 Credits
    Dartmouth College

    09X: 10 An examination of classic texts by such philosophers as Plato, Descartes, Hume, and Nietzsche. Lectures will concentrate on the philosophical systems constructed by these thinkers emphasizing their attempt to develop total world views. Open to all classes. Dist: TMV. The staff.
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  • Philosophy 20: Philosophy and Literature

    3.00 Credits
    Dartmouth College

    10S: 2 This course will examine several philosophical theories that formulate criteria of aesthetic and literary value, and will test them by applications to specific works of literature. Readings and discussions will focus on definitions and analyses of tragedy developed by such philosophers as Plato, Aristotle, Hegel, and Nietzsche. Assignments will also include dramatic works by ancient Greek and contemporary American playwrights. No prerequisite, although Philosophy 1 or 2 is strongly recommended. Dist: TMV. The staff.
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  • Philosophy 21: Philosophy of Human Nature

    3.00 Credits
    Dartmouth College

    09X: 12 A consideration of philosophic problems concerning human nature including such topics as the nature of emotion and reason, the philosophical implications of depth psychology, and the basis of human values. Prerequisite: Philosophy 1 or 2, or selected courses in psychology, or permission of the instructor. Dist: TMV. Allen.
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  • Philosophy 22: Feminism and Philosophy

    3.00 Credits
    Dartmouth College

    09W, 10W: 10A This course examines the relationship between feminism and philosophy. The focus is on such questions as: Is the Western philosophical canon inherently sexist How should feminist philosophers read the canon Are Western philosophical concepts such as objectivity, reason, and impartiality inherently masculinist concepts The course may focus on either the ways in which feminists have interpreted great figures in the history of philosophy (e.g., Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hume, Kant, Nietzsche), or on the ways in which feminists have rethought basic concepts in core areas of philosophy (e.g., epistemology, ethics, metaphysics, political philosophy, philosophy of science), or both. Open to all classes. Dist: TMV; WCult: CI. Brison.
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  • Philosophy 23: Philosophy of Art

    3.00 Credits
    Dartmouth College

    09W, 09F: 2 This course focuses on points of contact between philosophy and the arts. The course examines and attempts to develop theories of artistic representation, of expression in art and elsewhere, of the nature of metaphor and its role in art criticism, and of the nature of art. These matters are approached via works in the various arts and the writings of philosophers. Prerequisite: Philosophy 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, or 9, or permission of the instructor. Dist: ART. Kulvicki.
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  • Philosophy 24: Philosophy of Law

    3.00 Credits
    Dartmouth College

    09W: 2 10W: 11 This course examines such topics as the concept of law, the dispute between natural law theorists and legal positivists, the relations between law and morality, criminal responsibility and legal punishment, and rights of the individual against the state. Attention will be paid to the relevance of legal theory to contemporary legal controversies. Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and to first-year students by permission. Dist: TMV; WCult: W. Crocker.
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  • Philosophy 25: Philosophy of Medicine

    3.00 Credits
    Dartmouth College

    09S: 10 An examination of some philosophical issues in the field of medicine. Primary focus will be on the moral issues that arise in dealing with individual patients, e.g., paternalism, informed consent, euthanasia, and abortion. There will also be an attempt to clarify such important concepts as death, illness, and disease. Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Dist: TMV. Gert.
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  • Philosophy 26: Philosophy and Computers

    3.00 Credits
    Dartmouth College

    09S, 10S: 11 The accomplishments of artificial intelligence research and the widespread use of computers in our society confront us with many interesting philosophical questions. What are the limits of artificial intelligence Could computers ever think or feel Is the Turing test a good test Are we really computers Are there decisions computers should never make Do computers threaten our privacy in special ways This course will consider such issues in order to explore the philosophical implications of computing. Open to all classes. Dist: TAS. Moor.
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