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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Intensive coverage of individual philosophers or of periods only surveyed or not covered in PHIL 314 and 315, such as 19th and 20th century philosophy. Course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed six hours.
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An examination of philosophical elements in film. The course will focus on how these media confront traditional philosophical questions about such issues as good and evil, the existence of God, the possibility of knowledge of self and the real, the nature of time. The ways in which the structure of these media themselves raise philosophical questions may also be addressed. Students will be required to attend out of class screenings of assigned films.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of classic and recent discussions of the foundations of society and of conceptions of justice and law. Topics may include classical theories of the state, theories of natural law, 20th century discussions of law and liberty, legal idealism, legal realism and positivism, law and the social sciences and critical legal studies. Some focus on court decisions as illustrative of philosophical assumptions in legal reasoning.
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An examination of the philosophical foundations of the scientific enterprise with particular emphasis on the social/value implications of the natural, biological, social and behavioral sciences. (Same as PSYC 430)
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the status of African Americans, including a focus on such matters as economic, social, political and educational status. An exploration of the global status of women and the effects on women of major social institutions.
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3.00 Credits
Studies in selected contemporary existentialist philosophers and phenomenologists: Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Husserl, Sartre, Heidegger, Marcel and Jaspers. Existentialism's dominant themes, its historical and social origins, its use of the phenomenological method and its current impact on thought and culture are considered.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of contemporary discussions in metaphysics and epistemology. Issues include idealism, materialism, dualism, realism, theories of knowledge, theories of truth, epistemological skepticism.
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3.00 Credits
Experience with local, state, national, and international authorities in matters of race relations. Internship is under the supervision of faculty. Course performance is based on an agreement between student and instructor which stipulates specific academic and work assignments. Prereq: Approval of instructor and either PHIL 130 or 440.
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3.00 Credits
Studies in selected issues in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, aesthetics and philosophy of science, such as philosophy of mind, theories of truth, cognitive relativism, concepts of virtues, literary theory and the like, with each seminar devoted to one such topic. Course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed six hours.
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4.00 Credits
A conceptual, inquiry-based course for students with non-science majors. This course examines familiar objects of everyday experience and leads to an understanding of physical principles that make them work. Topics include motion, forces, energy, fluids and waves. May not be taken for credit by students who have completed a higher number course in physics. This course is taught with an integrated lab and lecture. Students should not attempt PHYS 101 unless the results of Mathematics testing indicate placement in a college level mathematics course.
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