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4.00 Credits
4 hours; 4 credits The development of philosophy from pre-Socratic times through the 16th century. Emphasis on the dialogues of Plato and the writings of Aristotle with attention to such other thinkers as Epicurus, Marcus Aurelius, Plotinus, Augustine, and Aquinas. (social science) Prerequisites: A 100-level course in philosophy or sophomore standing; ENG 111, COR 100
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4 hours; 4 credits The development of philosophy from the beginning of the 17th century to the present through the study of philosophical texts. Readings will be drawn from such authors as Descartes, Hume, Kant, Marx, Mill, Nietzsche, Dostoyevsky, and Ayer. (social science) Prerequisites: A 100-level course in philosophy or sophomore standing; ENG 111, COR 100
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4 hours; 4 credits This course will focus on a particular philosopher. It will cover the life, the main theories and ideas, the main contributions, and the main problems and difficulties. Philosophers will be chosen from all periods of philosophy (ancient, medieval, modern) and from all cultures (American, European, Asian, Islamic, African, etc.). Typical assignments will be quizzes on the philosopher’s life and ideas, and on logical analysis; three or four analytical papers; final examination. The course is open to majors and non-majors. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and COR 100
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4 hours; 4 credits Intensive study of the work of a major philosopher. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and COR 100
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4 hours; 4 credits A study of various theories of knowledge and of the relation of experience to knowledge. Inquiry will include such topics as experience and nature, knowledge and belief, perception, memory and the past, meaning and meaningfulness, thought and feeling, and observation in the natural and social sciences. (social science) Prerequisites: A 100-level course in philosophy or sophomore standing; ENG 111, COR 100
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4 hours; 4 credits An analysis of the pitfalls of language, and an investigation into the formal structure and methodology of deductive and empirical sciences. (social science) Prerequisites: A 100-level course in philosophy or sophomore standing; ENG 111, COR 100
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4.00 Credits
4 hours; 4 credits This course will explore different types of philosophical argument with the aim of developing the student’s capacity for critical thought. Important texts from the history of philosophy will be analyzed in class discussions and essays; students will also be asked to develop and to criticize arguments on the issues discussed. Emphasis will be on the methods of philosophy rather than on its history. (social science) Prerequisites: A 100-level course in philosophy or sophomore standing; ENG 111, COR 100
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4 hours; 4 credits A study of a selected issue or issues in metaphysics. The particular issue for the semester will be announced in the Semester Bulletin. Possible topics include: philosophy of mind, ontology, causality, free will and determinism, space and time. (social scientific) Prerequisites: A 100-level philosophy course or sophomore standing; ENG 111, COR 100
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4 hours; 4 credits The fundamental nature of racism is examined by studying its meaning, causality, and "usefulness" to the individual and to society. Ethical analysis will be made, and students can choose to do research at organizations dedicated to fighting discrimination. Prerequisite: A 100-level course in philosophy or sophomore standing
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4 hours; 4 credits An examination of basic human mysteries and dilemmas including the nature of life and self-identity, the implications of death, and the complex moral issues arising from technological advances. Among topics considered are euthanasia, abortion, human experimentation, behavioral and genetic control, and the rights and responsibilities of patients and professionals. Open to all students, it will have special significance for those preparing for health care services. (social science) Prerequisites: ENG 111, COR 100; a 100-level course in philosophy or sophomore standing
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