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Develops methods of inquiry and analysis as core of a strategy of critical thinking. Students examine hypotheses according to evidence, role of necessary and sufficient conditions, concept of cause and effect, and treatment of alternative hypotheses. Includes use of these structures to formulate, evaluate, criticize and improve argument, judgment and interpretation. Offered on: A-E-G / 3 cr. hrs.
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Nature and structure of the reasoning process as found in basic fields of thought. Emphasis on both formal and informal logic, including fallacies in reasoning. Offered on: A-E-G / 3 cr. hrs.
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Study of traditional and contemporary moral theories, along with consideration of some contemporary moral problems, designed to help develop student¿s ability to assess moral judgments. Offered on: A-E-G / 3 cr. hrs.
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Study of traditional and contemporary moral theories, along with consideration of some contemporary moral problems, designed to help develop student's ability to assess moral judgments. No prerequisite. Note: Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Humanities.
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Addresses, across cultural boundaries, the great questions of philosophy. Can we integrate into Western philosophic heritage the wisdom of ancient China and insights of Japan? What can we learn from the Vedic tradition of pain and suffering, from Arab and Jewish traditions of God and the evil we find in the world, from African traditions of mysteries of the universe, and from our own native peoples of human vision? Offered on: A-G / 3 cr. hrs.
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This course will study the most important movements in contemporary Western philosophy from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. Movements to be discussed will include Logical Positivism, Oridinary Language Philosophy, American Pragmatism, Phenomenology, Hermeneutics, Existentialism, Critical Theory, Structuralism and Post-Structuralism, Deconstruction, and Feminist Philosophy. Special emphasis will be placed on the differences and similarities of issues, methods, and possible applications of these theories as wll as on their continuation and transformation of questions raised within the history of phikosophy. Offered on: A / 3 cr. hrs.
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Exploration of philosophical concepts of freedom, determinism, forms of oppression and models of liberation (with respect to race, class, gender, age, religion, etc.) Consulting texts by contemporary feminist philosophers, the primary example for discussing oppression/liberation is the situation of women as well as the concept of the feminine. Required in Women's Studies program. Offered on: A / 3 cr. hrs.
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Surveys contributions of principal figures in history of Western philosophy from early Greeks to Medieval thinkers. Emphasizes works of Plato and Aristotle as setting foundation of early Western thought. Offered on: A-E-G / 3 cr. hrs.
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Surveys contributions of principal figures in history of Western philosophy from early Greeks to modern thinkers. Emphasis on works of Plato and Aristotle as setting foundation of Western thought. Prior background in philosophy not necessary. Offered on: A-E-G / 3 cr. hrs.
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In-depth exploration of abortion, euthanasia, genetic engineering, cloning, human experimentation, allocation of scarce life-saving resources and other related ethical issues of current vital concern. No prerequisite. Note: Fulfills SUNY General Education Requirement for Humanities.
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