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4.00 Credits
A study of the nature of mental states. Main topics are dualism and various forms of materialism, behaviorism, mind-body identity theories, and functionalism; and the nature and content of propositional attitudes (e.g., belief, desire, meaning).
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4.00 Credits
Considers an array of important issues in contemporary moral philosophy, including (but not limited to) the relation between applied and theoretical ethics, the foundations of moral responsibility and blaming, the role of virtues in the moral life and the role of outcomes in moral evaluation. Topics vary per course which will allow students to take course more than once, with departmental approval, to apply toward major requirements.
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4.00 Credits
A three-term sequence that provides a practical bioethics education in clinical health care, biomedical and behavioral research, and public policy. Phl 481/581: introduction to the concepts, methods, and literature of health care and biomedical research ethics, designed to familiarize participants with the basic definitions and arguments in the major topics of clinical and research ethics. Courses must be taken in sequence.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to elementary Portuguese. Emphasis on listening comprehension and oral practice, the elements of grammar, vocabulary building, elementary readings.
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4.00 Credits
An examination is made of American government in theory and practice. Topics include: the constitutional foundations of American government; federalism, civil liberties, and civil rights; Congress and the legislative process; the presidency and modern bureaucracy; the Supreme Court and judicial policy-making.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to issues and trends in political culture, political behavior, and public policy making. Topics include: public opinion, political parties and pressure groups, elections and voting behavior, political participation, the role of the media, policy making, the budget process, domestic policy, and national security policy.
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0.00 Credits
See department for course description.
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4.00 Credits
Basic introduction to the central themes and fundamental issues of political life. Examines the nature and meaning of politics and political association in both domestic and international settings. Fundamental concepts and ideas associated with government, and politics more generally, are explored, along with the nature of political culture and the way this culture is reflected in the institutions and operations of government.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the nature and function of public law in the United States. The course focuses on fundamental problems of jurisprudence, the relation between law and politics, the nature and function of the court system, judicial process, and the workings of the criminal justice system.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the role of legislatures in state politics. Particular attention is given to the forces that shape legislative elections, the relationship between legislatures and governors, and efforts to reform legislative politics.
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