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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Even Years; 3.00 Credits; H) As the life-support system for everyone, the environment is unquestionably of high value. Yet decisions about its care and its uses evoke controversy. This course explores contrasting viewpoints and practices that impact the earth and its plant and animal life. Through readings, projects, and critical discussion of cases, students apply ethical theories to selected contemporary issues.
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4.00 Credits
(Variable; Variable; 1.00-4.00 Credits; H) Allows the department to offer special topics not normally offered. Departments may offer more than one special topic. Prerequisites vary by title.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Odd Years; 4.00 Credits; CW,H) Philosophers such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger and Sartre are studied as an introduction to existentialist thought. Theistic and atheistic types are considered, as is significance of existentialism as a contemporary philosophy. Prerequisites: Any lower level Philosophy course or Permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Even Years; 4.00 Credits; CA,H,CW) Selections from the founders of the twin pillars of modernity, i.e., Modern Philosophy (F. Bacon, Descartes, Leibniz, Spinoza, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant) and Modern Science (Copernicus, Spinoza, Galileo, Pascal, Newton and Boyle) are studied with emphasis on the philosophical foundation of modern mind. Prerequisite: any philosophy course or the instructor's permission
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3.00 Credits
(Either Semester; Irregular/On Demand; 3.00 Credits; CW,H,N) SEE PC 314 DESCRIPTION.
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3.00 Credits
(Either Semester; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CW,F,H) A study of the main theories about art in the western tradition, with particular attention to classical views as well as modernist conceptions and post-modern critical reactions. Prerequisites: AR 110, Survey of Western Art, plus one 300-level Art History, or permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
(Variable; Variable; 1.00-4.00 Credits; H) Allows the department to offer special topics not normally offered. Departments may offer more than one special topic. Prerequisites vary by title. PPE-200 Sophomore Seminar (Either Semester; Yearly; 1 credit; H,S) An introduction to the PPE program emphasizing the complimentary character of the three component fields. Students will read and discuss one or more works that invite consideration from the perspectives of each of the three disciplines. Faculty members from each department will contribute to the course. PPE-450 Senior Seminar (Spring; Yearly; 3 credits; H,S) Designed as a capstone experience for seniors with a Program of Emphasis in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. In consultation with the instructor, students will select research areas that reflect their interests as well as the skills and knowledge acquired in their undergraduate careers. In the course of their research, students will practice, and further refine, their literature search, critical thinking, and writing skills. Prerequisite: Senior Standing with a POE in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. PPE-200 Sophomore Seminar (Either Semester; Yearly; 1.00 Credit; H,S) An introduction to the PPE program emphasizing the complimentary character of the three component fields. Students will read and discuss one or more works that invite consideration from the perspectives of each of the three disciplines. Faculty members from each department will contribute to the course. PPE-450 Senior Seminar (Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; H,S,CW) Designed as a capstone experience for seniors with a Program of Emphasis in Philosphy, Politics, and Economics. In consultation with the instructor, students will select research areas that reflect their interests as well as skills and knowledge acquired in their undergraduate careers in the course of their research, students will practice, and further refine, their literature research, critical thinking, and writing skills Prerequisites: Senior standing with a POE in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; S,I) Analyzes the principles and practice of international relations and the foreign policy of the United States, political, diplomatic, military and economic.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CW,H,S) An introduction to the themes and analytical framework of political philosophy through a careful reading of works of literature. Such political themes as the relation of the individual to society, gender issues and the legitimation of authority will be addressed.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Variable; 3.00 Credits; CW,S) This course offers students a new perspective on politics: the role of the individual or public interest groups in shaping public discourse and in determining public policy priorities. In many areas of public policy, individuals and those advocating public interest have been successful in shaping legislation and altering the way which both citizens and public officials view the purpose of government. This course will focus on examples from environmental interest groups and environmental policy, as well as other areas such as health care and consumer protection.
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