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3.00 Credits
explores the cosmological theories of the Pre Socratics and the beginnings of metaphysics and ethics. Then through an analysis of some Platonic dialogues, students will critically examine some key issues in philosophy. Further development of the student's critical thinking will be encouraged through reading and analyzing excerpts from the writings of Aristotle. Implications will be drawn and applications made to life today. Designed for the eager and serious student of philosophy.
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3.00 Credits
is designed to meet the liberal education requirements for either philosophy or theology. It is able to do this since it touches upon those basic issues at the heart of these disciplines. The course will focus on the relationship of reason and revelation. It is precisely in an examination of this issue that the unique natures of philosophy and theology become evident. Questions concerning the nature of faith, the intelligibility of reality, nature and creation, the nature of God and the relationship between man and God will be examined. These questions are foundation to the understanding of human existence both from a theological and philosophical perspective. (IAI Course # H4 905)
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3.00 Credits
begins with a review of the metaphysical foundations of ethics and then proceeds to a survey of ethical approaches. Then it will delve into several issues with which our society, our world is struggling. Areas of concern may include: world hunger/poverty, the morality of nuclear war, stewardship of this planet's resources, ethics in the marketplace and medical ethics. Students will practice ethical deliberation and decision making, applying the various ethical theories.
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3.00 Credits
involves the study of basic concepts of political philosophy from a historical point of view. Through a comparison with ancient political philosophy, the development of modern political philosophy will be assessed. Topics to be studied include the nature and purpose of political association; the origin of obligation in natural law, natural rights and historical process; the role of authority, law, and liberty; property, equality and justice. Philosophers to be studied may include Aristotle, Plato, Augustine, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hegel, Burke, and Marx.
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3.00 Credits
introduces students to several theories of normative ethics: classical, contemporary and specifically environmental. The environmental issues to be studied will be determined in terms of those issues which appear to be most urgent in our world today and also those which appear currently in daily living. Practice in the application of ethical theories, discussion of the attitudes, values and virtues needed by individuals and society in today's world as well as research pertaining to the environmental issues discussed will form the structure and content of the course.
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3.00 Credits
examines major ethical issues in business such as the social responsibilities of a corporation, marketing, truth in advertising, environmental impact, insider trading and corporate takeovers, hiring, discrimination and affirmative action. The course begins with an overview of ethical theories as applied to business. Case studies will be employed.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
is a title given to a course which covers specific themes, practices, and subject content not currently taught in the curriculum. This course is directed primarily to student majoring in the subject area and could be used to complete major requirements. The course will provide an in depth study of a specific topic. Prerequisites will vary.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Directed Study
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Independent Study
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3.00 Credits
surveys and introduces the student to the terminology, methodology, and scope of the discipline of political science.
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