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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the thought of several important 19th century philosophers: Hegel, Kierkegaard, Marx, Mill, Nietzsche, Freud. Central considerations: rationality/ irrationality; objectivity/subjectivity; freedom/ bondage; community/individuality; theory/ practice; integration/alienation. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy (PHIL 252 is especially recommended) or consent of instructor. Once every two to three years. Three hours. Mr. Huff.
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This course focuses on the work of several important 20thcentury philosophers in different traditions: Existential Phenomenology (Sartre, Heidegger, or de Beauvoir), Logical Positivism (Ayer or Carnap), the Philosophy of Language (Wittgenstein), Structuralism and Post- Structuralism (Piaget, Foucault, and the New French Feminists). Prerequisite: PHIL 370 or PHIL 252 or consent of instructor. Not open to students who have passed PHIL 412. Once every two to three years. Three hours. Ms. Turney.
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Taught by departmental staff and designed to meet the needs and interests of advanced students of philosophy and related majors. Topics vary but may be an intensive study of a major figure or movement in recent or contemporary philosophy. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Staff.
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Intensive writing of one's personal philosophy. Students examine their own beliefs about philosophical issues by reflecting on matters of importance to them to which they were exposed in their courses in philosophy. Students meet bi-weekly to share their writing and discuss their ideas. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. One hour. Ms. Turney and Mr. Huff.
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A study of human freedom and how the causality of the human will is to be understood in light of the laws of nature. If humans are a part of the natural world, governed by the laws of biology, physics and chemistry, can we be free? Is freedom simply the ability to carry one's desires into action? To be truly free, must we also be free with respect to the contents of our wills? Contemporary readings from the analytic tradition will be combined with readings from the history of philosophy that provide both context and critical perspective. Prerequisites: Either PHIL 212 or 252 and one other course in philosophy or consent of instructor. Once every two to three years. Mr. Huff.
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Traditional conceptions of objectivity devalue the influence of emotion in rationality. This course examines a variety of approaches to thinking that insist on the importance of feeling. Topics include: emotion as a kind of judgment, self-deception and the problem of self-knowledge, mind-body dualism, and the politics of emotion. Readings from cognitive psychology, ethics and moral psychology, cultural anthropology and feminist theories of knowledge. Prerequisite: Either PHIL 211 or PHIL 252 and one course in philosophy or consent of instructor. Not open to students who have passed PHIL 305. Speaking-intensive. Offered every two or three years. Three hours. Ms. Turney.
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3.00 Credits
In ancient Greece, philosophical discussions of ethics typically centered on a notion of good character, or virtue. A virtuous person has good judgement of what to do, and desires to do it. This approach fell out of favor during the modern period as desire was given less attention, and Kantian and utilitarian approaches came to dominate philosophical ethics. In recent decades, however, there has been a strong revival of interest in virtue as a central concept in ethical theory. We will typically examine both historical sources for virtue ethics, such as texts by Plato and Aristotle, and contemporary work. Prerequisite: Either Phil 212 or Phil 251 and one other course in philosophy or consent of instructor. Offered every three years. Not open to students who have passed PHIL 381, Special Topics: Virtue Ethics. Three hours. Mr. Huff
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3.00 Credits
Students complement their classroom study of philosophy with practical experience in a career setting consistent with their goals, preparation and interests. Students will complete tasks mutually agreed on by the student, the supervisor, and the instructor. Quarterly reports reflecting on the application of philosophy. Prerequisites: six hours of upper level philosophy and permission of instructor. Open to juniors and seniors who are majoring in philosophy. Application required; see details under Bassett Internship Program. Three hours. Ms. Turney.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an opportunity for interested students to gain practical experience with the application of philosophical principles to actual situations through field placement with an appropriate community agency. Prerequisites: six hours of upper level philosophy and permission of instructor. Open to juniors and seniors who are majoring in philosophy. Students must meet with the department chair and then submit a proposal for filed study placement and anticipated goals at the time of pre-registration of the course. Three hours. Ms. Turney.
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3.00 Credits
The department staff offers programs of a tutorial nature for qualified students. At least a 3.25 cumulative quality point ratio and approval by the curriculum committee are required. Topics will vary and will be determined in part by the specific interests of the students. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Three hours each. Staff.
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