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[Choice:HU] This course is not a survey of traditional moral theory. Instead, this course focuses on ways to act wisely and effectively as moral agents in society. Drawing on the philosophical tradition and on critical examination of life situations, students engage such topics as personal integrity, sensitivity and fairness to others, and conditions for collaborative and respectful living. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisite is ENG 1051 or permission. This course is offered every spring. Credits: 3
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[Choice:HU] This course provides an introduction to philosophy and to methods of philosophical analysis for students who plan to pursue further philosophical work by providing experience beyond that offered in PHI 1010. Students with particular interest in the field may choose to begin their philosophical studies with this course, but it is intended for most students as a second course in philosophy, which will provide the opportunity to grapple with fundamental philosophical questions by examining the works of a series of prominent authors from the history of philosophy. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisite is ENG 1052 or permission. This course is offered every odd-numbered fall. Credits: 3
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[Choice:HU] This course will examine a variety of influential movements and pressing issues in philosophical work concerning the natural environment, especially what, if any, moral responsibilities humans have to the environment and to non-human animals. Topics addressed may include sustainability, deep ecology, animal rights, eco-feminism, environmental activism, social ecology, eco-phenomenology, and environmental justice. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisite is ENG 1052 or permission. This course is offered every even-numbered spring. Credits: 3
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[Choice:HU] This course examines a variety of philosophical concerns related to film and television. Issues addressed include the social significance of film and television, the relation between fine art and popular entertainment, the differences between still and moving pictures, the differences between theatrical and home presentations, the construction of the illusion of reality, and the basis for our emotional interactions with characters. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisite is ENG 1052 or permission. This course is offered every even-numbered fall. Credits: 3
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This course will address a particular popular culture topic and specific philosophical issues related to it. Topics may include The Simpsons, The Sopranos, The Lord of the Rings, South Park, Harry Potter, James Bond, The Beatles, and the Grateful Dead. This course may be repeated with a change of topic, but may be counted only once toward program requirements. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisite is ENG 1052 or permission. This course is offered every odd-numbered spring. Credits: 3
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This course explores the network of fundamental philosophical questions regarding the nature of community, of the state, of the role of the individual, and of the relationships among them. It raises questions about the social practices of Western culture, including the issue of whether the social and the political dimensions of our thinking can justifiably be separated. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisites are PHI 2030 and HUM 1030 or permission. This course is offered every odd-numbered spring. Credits: 3
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This course introduces the perspectives and issues of feminism in philosophy, including feminist accounts of ethics, social-political theory, metaphysics, philosophy of science, aesthetics, and theories of knowledge. Topics will include historical and contemporary philosophic theories by and about women, as well as social and political issues concerning gender. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisite is sophomore standing or permission. Credits: 3
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This course explores philosophical issues and theories concerning artistic expression and art appreciation. Issues such as defining art and creating and experiencing artworks are investigated from the frameworks of a cross-cultural selection of philosophic theories. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisite is sophomore standing or permission. This course is offered every odd-numbered fall. Credits: 3
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This course explores issues related to gender constructs and identities from the point of view of philosophy. Students explore and analyze the historical and cultural construction of gender as a concept and an artifact of culture, as well as the implications and consequences of such constructions. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisite is sophomore standing or permission. Credits: 3
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This course pursues a philosophical approach to the relation of individuals and social institutions. Topics considered may include the social dimensions of science and technology, the relations between religion and society, the nature of community, and the role of the media. This course may be repeated with a change of topic, but may count only once toward program requirements. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisites are PHI 2030 and HUM 1030 or permission.? This course is offered every even-numbered spring. Credits: 3
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