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3 cl hrs, 3 cr An examination of the major ethical theories on what is morally right and wrong, and the meaning of moral concepts (e.g., the concepts of moral obligation, right, duty). Focus is upon ethical problems such as capital punishment, aid to the needy, treatment of animals and plants, etc. Prerequisite: ENG 1101/EG 101 Please note: Student may take PHIL 1103/PH 103 or PHIL 2203/PH 103.1 but not both for credit
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3 cl hrs, 3 cr An examination of the major ethical theories on what is morally right and wrong, and the meaning of moral concepts (e.g., the concepts of right and duty). Focus is upon ethical problems associated with the practice of medicine and biomedical research. (Available to health science students as an alternative to PHIL 1103/PH 103) Prerequisite: ENG 1101/EG 101
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3 cl hrs, 3 cr The history of philosophy from ancient to medieval times: Pre- Socratics to St. Thomas Aquinas. Prerequisite: ENG 1101/EG 101
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3 cl hrs, 3 cr The history of modern philosophy from the seventh century to this century; rationalism, empiricism, idealism, pragmatism and more recent movements, including figures such as Descartes, Locke, Hegel and Dewey. Prerequisite: ENG 1101/EG 101
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3 cl hrs, 3 cr A philosophical evaluation of the goals, methods, standards and values of technology. How technology has altered the quality of human life. Ethical and political implication of technology. Its role in work, leisure, power and ecology. Whether technology is a threat to freedom, religion, imagination and nature or a constructive force in promoting equality, democracy, rational thinking and economic progress. Prerequisite: ENG 1101/EG 101
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3 cl hrs, 3 cr A study of the views of major philosophers from classical to modern times on the nature of women and their role in society, on sexual equality and sexual morality. Feminist theories and their practical implications. Prerequisite: ENG 1101/EG 101
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3 cl hrs, 3 cr An examination of the standards of aesthetic criticism, the meaning of aesthetic concepts, beauty in nature, the different kinds of art and their contribution to personal and societal development. Prerequisite: ENG 1101/EG 101
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3 cl hrs, 3 cr Study of the major Chinese philosophers, including Confucius, Mencius, Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu, Mo Tzu, the Ch'an School, and Chu His in their religious, political and social contexts. Prerequisite: ENG 1101/EG 101
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3 cl hrs, 3 cr An examination of interrelationships between individuals and society; views on human nature; the social contract; alienation as a social problem; justifiability of government; limits to governmental power. Prerequisites: Previous philosophy course or department approval required
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3 cl hrs, 3 cr Study of meaning of "God"; Is faithjustifiable? Proofs of God's existence or non-existence; types of religious experience; and the relation of religion to science, ethics and contemporary life. Prerequisites: Previous philosophy course or department approval required
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