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3.00 Credits
Examines important philosophical themes since approximately 1500. Among the philosophers studied are Descartes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant. Focus on how philosophical skepticism, humanism, idealism, empiricism, and rationalism affected, and were effects of, the prevailing political, religious, and scientific elements of the times.
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3.00 Credits
Careful examination of concepts and methods used in the sciences with a view to their proper place in the structure of human knowledge. Examination encompasses both the rapidly developing fields of behavioral sciences and the more established physical sciences.
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3.00 Credits
Considers the great religions of the world and their relationship to the cultures and civilizations of which they are a part, including a look at their position in the contemporary world. Study is made of the philosophy, theology, and ethical systems of these great faiths and of the lives of the great leaders and scholars of these religions. Investigates the literature they have produced.
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3.00 Credits
Deals with the study of argumentation and presenting of evidence by means of formal deductive systems such as propositional logic and predicate logic. Application of formal methods is supplemented by the study of philosophical problems about their effectiveness and limitations.
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3.00 Credits
Investigates the religion of Buddhism and some of its essential concepts. History, development, nature, and contemporary relevance of these essential concepts are examined. Concepts are considered from the perspective of the different forms of Buddhism, such as Zen, Theravada, and Mahayana. Included are avidya (spiritual ignorance), anatta (no-self), anicca (impermanence), dukkha (suffering), and nirvana (extinction, enlightenment).
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3.00 Credits
Aims to understand and appreciate contemporary expressions of existentialism. Examines historical sources of this world view, including Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, and Husserl. Within this framework, the richly rewarding works of Sartre and others can be developed meaningfully. Given the nontraditional tone of existentialism, looks beyond theoretical writings to the existential fiction of Kafka, de Maupassant, de Beauvoir, Hemingway, and Camus.
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3.00 Credits
Examines and assesses some recent approaches to ethics, including ethical theories and anti-theoretical viewpoints. Investigation of relation between recent ethical discourse and some contemporary moral issues included. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required.
Prerequisite:
PHIL 105
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3.00 Credits
Provides the opportunity for the department to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses. Prerequisite: Instructor's option.
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3.00 Credits
Provides the opportunity for the department to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
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