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3.00 Credits
What it means to be human: consideration of classical philosophical and literary visions of human nature such as the Greek, Christian, Romantic, and Marxist, along with contemporary contributions of biological and social sciences. Course Information: This course fulfills an Engaged Citizenship Common Experience requirement at UIS in the area of ECCE Elective.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students who have no background in philosophy to the views of such thinkers as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. These views are related to the cultural context of the ancient world as well as to current controversies in our own society. For example: Can morality be taught? Is there life after death? Is democracy the best form of government? Is happiness the greatest, or the only, valuable goal in life?
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the use of symbolic methods in the evaluation and analysis of arguments. Topics covered will include Boolean logic, quantification, truth tables and formal proofs.
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4.00 Credits
What would a good society be like? We will discuss a range of feminist theories with different views on the good society, including liberal, radical, socialist, post modern, and global feminisms. These theories offer different solutions to such social issues as the division of labor in the home and beyond, reproductive rights, and sexuality. Through the experience of the course, each student will work to develop his or her own view of a good society. Course Information: Same as PSC 433, SOA 408, and WGS 411. Prerequisite: WGS 301 is recommended but not required. This course fulfills a general education requirement at UIS in the area of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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4.00 Credits
Familiarizes students with the ancient and medieval traditions which gave rise to present-day philosophy. It consists of four units: A. Presocratics and Plato; B. Aristotle; C. Roman Philosophy, including St. Augustine; D. Medieval Philosophy, including von Bingen, Maimonides, and Aquinas.
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4.00 Credits
A survey, grounded in primary texts with secondary readings of western philosophical thought, from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. The course gives students background information in the history of modern philosophy necessary to understand contemporary philosophical debates.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Nature and value of art, including such issues as: How is art distinguished from non-art? Can there be objective judgments about art? How is art related to science, religion, and politics? Survey of major philosophical writings about art in the Western tradition. Course Information: Same as ART 471.
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4.00 Credits
The course covers the major concepts and theories of analytic aesthetics, including beauty (the sensory beauty and the beauty of the abstract entities), aesthetic and artistic values, aesthetic experience, aesthetic attitude, aesthetic state of mind, and relations between aesthetics and art. Background in Philosophy or Art recommended but not required.
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4.00 Credits
Focuses on four late 20th century political philosophies: liberalism, libertarianism, communitarianism, and conservatism. Considers left-wing vs right-wing approaches to social redistribution and individualistic vs. communitarian views of the person as the basis for political theories. Readings include selections from Rawls, Nozick, Walzer, Guttman, and Taylor. Course Information: Same as PSC 436. This course fulfills a general education requirement at UIS in the area of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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4.00 Credits
We examine the origins and development of Marxist philosophy and consider its relevance today. We study essential works of Karl Marx, 18th and 19th century precursors in political theory, and contemporary Continental political philosophy dealing with the legacy of Marx’s work. We analyze Marx in light of current events and debates. Course Information: Same as PSC 437.
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