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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introductory study of the aims, methods, types and problems of philosophy and philosophical inquiry. Emphasis is placed on the nature of reality and knowledge. Materials for this survey of philosophy may draw from classical and contemporary thinkers. Students are encouraged to articulate, analyze, and evaluate their own beliefs/positions in the context of meaningful philosophical inquiry. This course is intended for anyone concerned with human existence and humanity's place in the universe.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introductory study of the aims, methods, types and problems of philosophy and philosophical inquiry focusing on values and their place in an individual's daily life. Materials for this survey of philosophical activity, orientations and views of philosophers may be drawn from classical and contemporary thinkers. Students are encouraged to articulate, analyze, and evaluate their own beliefs/positions in the context of meaningful philosophical inquiry regarding value theory.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introductory study of the aims, methods, issues and problems associated with philosophy and philosophical activity from an historical perspective. Readings and discussions in the course emphasize a study of the philosophical endeavors of major philosophers in their historical contexts. Materials for this survey of philosophical activity, orientations and view of philosophers may be drawn from classical and contemporary thinkers. Students are encouraged to articulate, analyze and compare their own beliefs/positions with historically significant philosophical theories. This course may be of interest to students pursuing studies in History and Humanities.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the issues and problems associated with philosophy and philosophical activity as they are illustrated in the history of Western philosophy. Studies in this course focus on representative thinkers of the Classical and/or Medieval periods, their cultural milieu, and their attempts to resolve perennial philosophical issues and problems. This course may be of interest to students pursuing studies in History and Humanities.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the problems associated with philosophy and philosophical activity as they are illustrated in the history of Western philosophy from the Renaissance period through the 19th Century. Studies in this course focus on representative thinkers of the Renaissance and/or Modern periods, their cultural milieu, and their attempts to resolve perennial philosophical issues and problems. This course may be of interest to students pursuing studies in History and Humanities.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the aims, methods, issues and problems exemplified in Asian philosophy and philosophical activity. Studies in this course survey significant inquiries, orientations and perspectives exemplified in Asian philosophy as well as Asian perspectives on perennial questions relating to the nature of the universe, the status and meaning of mankind, and the qualities characterizing the good life. Students are encouraged to engage in independent research, analysis and formulation. This course may be of special interest to students pursuing Pacific Rim or International Studies.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the issues and problems exemplified in process of meaningful philosophical activity relating to the topic of human nature. Studies in this course survey representative theories and philosophical reflections relating to the notions of human nature, the individual person, and human characteristics in general. Material for this survey may be drawn from classical and contemporary thinkers; scientific and religious orientations. Students are encouraged to engage in independent research, analysis and formulation. This course may interest students pursuing studies in behavioral and/or social sciences.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the topics of human nature and human societal configurations. Material for study may be selected from classical and contemporary thinkers. Studies in this course survey representative theories and philosophical reflections that explore the relation between theories regarding human nature and the nature of society, the state and government with an emphasis on experiential elements of meaningful human existence, and notions of ideal society. This course may be of particular interest to students pursuing studies in behavioral, social or political science.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the aims, methods, and problems exemplified in philosophical endeavors in social philosophy. Studies in this course survey representative theories and perspectives on issues of interest in social philosophy such as types of government, the issues of sovereignty, natural law and natural rights, the philosophy of law, issues of justice and problems in social ethics. This course may be of special interest to students pursuing studies in pre-law, and/or political, behavioral or social sciences.
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3.00 Credits
This explores the issues and problems associated with philosophy and philosophical activity concerning various facets of religious phenomena and religious orientations/beliefs. This course investigates and analyzes philosophical arguments relating to basic religious beliefs and experiences such as the conceptions of God and/or divinity in the monotheistic traditions and non-Western religions. This course may be of interest to students pursuing religious and cultural studies.
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