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  • 3.00 Credits

    Exploration of issues in the theory of knowledge, such as the origin, extent, and certainty of knowledge, as well as exploration of such positions as skepticism, relativism, and solipsism. Includes analysis of the concept of knowledge and the justification of belief. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of history of philosophy or permission of the instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to the main issues in philosophy of science such as: the role of scientific developments in shaping philosophy and philosophy of science; the influence of philosophy and philosophy of science on the development of science; noteworthy philosophical accounts of the scientific enterprise; and characterizations of confirmation, explanation, scientific realism, the nature of theories, and the growth of scientific knowledge.
  • 3.00 Credits

    European culture of the last one hundred years has produced philosophical works that have had a profound impact on the way we think and live today. This course reviews selected works from the period, familiarizing students with central thinkers such as Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, and Foucault, as well as some of the more important movements associated with these figures, including Phenomenology, Existentialism, and Post-structuralism.
  • 3.00 Credits

    First course in philosophical reflection on the moral life. Includes the analysis of moral terms, the techniques of moral reasoning, the origin and nature of human values, and the justification of moral judgments. Specific topics and texts vary from year to year. Prerequisite: PHIL 2110, PHIL 2300, PHIL 2320, PHIL 2380, or permission of the instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A general introduction to ethical issues created, aggravated, or transformed by computing technology. Addresses such topics as: privacy, hacking, and computer intrusion; software piracy; freedom of expression; campus computing policies; professional ethics; responsibility and risks of relying on computers; ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence; just allocation of computing resources; and social implications of networked computing.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Analysis of the concept of oppression and a study of the systematic structures of sexism and sex roles. Specific areas of study include the institution of family/marriage, sex, love, and feminist moral issues such as abortion, pornography, and sexual equality.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An examination of some moral issues that arise in social science research and its applications. Neither a review of recent work in the social sciences nor a "cookbook" for solving ethical problems. Rather, the course focuses on relationships between researchers and human subjects, among researchers as professionals, and between researchers and the broader public. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of philosophy or social science or permission of instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Examines the historical development of theories of human rights and their relation to civil liberties, international law, social organization, and different conceptions of community, individualism, and the state. Also examines the most significant human rights documents in their historical context. May focus on specific cases and questions of current concern. Prerequisite: POLT 1070, PHIL 2300, or GNST 1600. Cross-listed with POLT 3590.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Advanced undergraduate study of texts or topics from the history of philosophy. Specific topics are decided on in consultation between philosophy majors and faculty prior to offering the course. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of philosophy or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
  • 1.00 - 6.00 Credits

    Places students in a position in business, school, or social service, or similar organization. Placement will be such as to stimulate philosophical and critical reflection. Work is supervised by the faculty advisor, and the work will be the topic of discussion in a philosophy seminar that will reflect on the problems encountered. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
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