[PORTALNAME]

Course Criteria

Add courses to your favorites to save, share, and find your best transfer school.

  • PHIL 370: 19th Century European Philosophy

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    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.
    SharePHIL 370 - 19th Century European Philosophy
    Favorite

  • PHIL 371: 20th Century European Philosophy

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    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.
    SharePHIL 371 - 20th Century European Philosophy
    Favorite

  • PHIL 381-382: SpecialTopics

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    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.
    SharePHIL 381-382 - SpecialTopics
    Favorite

  • PHIL 401: Philosophy Capstone

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    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.
    SharePHIL 401 - Philosophy Capstone
    Favorite

  • PHIL 404: Freedom

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    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.
    SharePHIL 404 - Freedom
    Favorite

  • PHIL 405: Philosophy of Emotion

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    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.
    SharePHIL 405 - Philosophy of Emotion
    Favorite

  • PHIL 408: Virtue

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    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
    SharePHIL 408 - Virtue
    Favorite

  • PHIL 450: Internship in Philosophy

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    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.
    SharePHIL 450 - Internship in Philosophy
    Favorite

  • PHIL 455: Directed Field Studies in Philosophy

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    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.
    SharePHIL 455 - Directed Field Studies in Philosophy
    Favorite

  • PHIL 491-492: Independent Study

    3.00 Credits
    Randolph-Macon College

    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.
    SharePHIL 491-492 - Independent Study
    Favorite
To find college, community college and university courses by keyword, enter some or all of the following, then select the Search button.
(Type the name of a College, University, Exam, or Corporation)
(For example: Accounting, Psychology)
(For example: ACCT 101, where Course Prefix is ACCT, and Course Number is 101)
(For example: Introduction To Accounting)
(For example: Sine waves, Hemingway, or Impressionism)
Distance:
of
(For example: Find all institutions within 5 miles of the selected Zip Code)