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3.00 Credits
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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3.00 Credits
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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3.00 Credits
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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3 cl hrs, 3 cr Origins and development of existentialist philosophy and its impact on religion, literature, psychology and social issues. The frequent description of existentialism as a philosophy of extreme pessimism. Influence of existentialism on modern thought. Prerequisites: Previous philosophy course or department approval required
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3 cl hrs, 3 cr An examination of the concepts and classifications used in and about legal systems; problems of legal reasoning and judicial decisionmaking; and the evaluation of philosophical and legal arguments in the areas of justice, liberty and responsibility on such issues as civil disobedience, capital punishment, censorship and pornography, reverse discrimination, theory of torts and contracts. Prerequisites: Previous philosophy course or department approval required
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3 cl hrs, 3 cr This course will involve a philosophical evaluation of the goals, methods, standards and values involved in engineering. It will cover the ethical and political implications of engineering and its role in work, leisure and in transforming the environment. The course will concentrate on analysis and case studies involving problematic moral situations with relevance to engineering, or involving engineering decisions. Prerequisites: Previous philosophy course or department approval required
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3.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 cr Study of selected global environmental issues (e.g., population, planetary warming, bio-diversity loss, world hunger, sustainable development, pollution, etc.) by means of philosophical analysis of the concepts, arguments and values involved in their discussion. Prerequisites: Previous philosophy course or department approval required
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