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3.00 Credits
A focus on the essential texts of early Western political thought by thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Saints Paul, Augustine, and Aquinas. The course covers the three main traditions of thought (Greek, Hebrew, and Roman) upon which Western political think-ing and philosophy is based. A diachronic analysis of these texts explore the perennial questions of the nature and purpose of the state, justice, law, political rights and obliga-tions. (every other spring) Prerequisite: PSCI 101 or PHIL 101
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys the major political theo-ries that were developed from the Renaissance to the present. Students will explore the de-velopment of post- Reformation political thought by reading selections from Machiavel-li, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Karl Marx, Friederich Nietszche, and others whose political thought merits at-tention. (every other fall) Prerequisite: PSCI 101 or PHIL 101
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This course focuses on the ethical basis of Capitalism and ethical problems relating to advertising, consumer rights, property rights, employees, the social and environmental re-sponsibilities of businesses, and related topics. The course emphasizes the analysis of con-temporary case studies. (fall) Prerequisite: PHIL 101 (Any business course may be substituted for PHIL 101)
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This course introduces the student to some of the central issues and ideas explored by the three major philosophical traditions of the 20th century: American pragmatism, Anglo-American (analytic) philosophy, and Conti-nental philosophy. Study will focus upon rep-resentative works from each of these tradi-tions, by thinkers such as James, Dewey, Rus-sell, Wittgenstein, Austin, Quine, Hempel, Husserl, Heidegger, and Derrida. (every other fall)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the philosophical themes of famous literary works which are of philosophical interest and merit. Such philo-sophical themes might include life and death, freedom and responsibility, war and peace, justice, racism, love, utopia, faith, evil, the na-ture of reality, etc. Course content will be or-ganized thematically, historically, or by culture or society. (every other spring) PHIL/
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3.00 Credits
This course offers upper-level majors the op-portunity to focus study on a particular philo-sophical topic, figure, or problem of particular interest to them. Approval is required by both the instructor and department Chair.
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3.00 Credits
Students will develop the practical skills ne-cessary for engaging in the rational analysis, criticism, and persuasive defense of philo-sophical claims and arguments. Students will also be introduced to some major philosophi-cal periodicals, and to the basic procedures of philosophical research - tailored to the stu-dent's particular philosophical interests. Stu-dents will complete this course by producing an outline of their proposed PHIL 450 project. (Normally taken just prior to PHIL 450; may be taken concurrently only with the Chair's permission.)
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3.00 Credits
Students develop and complete a substantive project on a philosophical topic or problem of their choice under the guidance of a faculty mentor. An oral presentation of their investi-gations constitutes the capstone experience of the philosophy major.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the fundamental principles and theories of physics. Problems in Newto-nian mechanics, including kinematics, mo-mentum, energy and work are discussed. Problem solving is emphasized. Two lectures and a three-hour laboratory session weekly. (fall) Prerequisite: MATH 161 or equivalent.
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4.00 Credits
Continuation of PHYS 103. Topics discussed are electricity, magnetism, optics and wave motion. Two lectures and a three-hour labora-tory session weekly. (spring) Prerequisite: PHYS 103 with a grade of ?C? or better.
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