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Introduces students to thinking philosophically about the nature of art and its relation to other human experiences. Among the topics considered are the aesthetic experience, the relation between morality and art, ugliness in art and truth in art. Part of the philosophy concentration and minor. It may also be taken as an elective. (One philosophy course or consent of instructor is strongly encouraged. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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An examination of the nature of the scientific enterprise; possible discussion topics include the presuppositions of science, its logic, its claims to reliability, and its relationships to society and to problems of human values. Part of the science and technology studies concentration; the science, technology and environmental studies minor; the philosophy concentration and minor; and may also be taken as an elective. (At lease one prior course in either philosophy or one of the natural sciences: physics, chemistry, biology) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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Introduces students to the thought of some of those philosophers who have been most influential in the history of ideas. An attempt is made to cover in some depth the works of one or more of those "Great Thinkers." Students willbegin to recognize the enduring nature of some of our most pressing problems, as well as the intellectual foundation of proposed solutions. Part of the philosophy concentration and minor. It may also be taken as an elective. GT: Islamic philosophy is part of the international studies Middle East track. For more information on this and other philosophy courses, please see http:// www.rit.edu/cla/philosophy. Class 4, Credit 4 ( offered at least once every two years) 0509-445 Social and Political Philosophy An examination of some of the main problems of social and political philosophy through an analysis, comparison and critical examination of various views concerning the natures of individuality and society, the relations between them and the dependence of one on the other. Part of the peace studies concentration; the philosophy concentration and minor; and may also be taken as an elective. (At least one prior course in philosophy, political science or sociology) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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An introduction to philosophical analysis centering on the nature, extent and justification of law, the nature of legal thought, and the problems and theories of justice. Part of the peace studies concentration; the philosophy concentration and minor; the legal studies minor; and may also be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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This course examines ethical questions that arise in the course of day-to-day individual and social life. While some consideration will be given to ethical theory and its application to such questions, emphasis will be on practical issues. Examples of typical questions to be examined are capital punishment, euthanasia, abortion, the treatment of animals, corporate responsibility, and so forth. Part of the philosophy concentration and minor. It may also be taken as an elective. (0509-210, 211, 213 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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An introduction to some of the philosophical dimensions of the search for world peace, including the elements that would constitute a just and lasting peace, nations as moral entities, justice and national self-interest, force and violence, the morality of the use of force, peace-making and peace-keeping groups. Part of the peace studies concentration; the philosophy concentration and minor; and may also be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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A critical examination of issues in some area of philosophy not covered in other philosophy courses. Part of the philosophy concentration and minor. It may also be taken as an elective. For more information on this and other philosophy courses, please see http://www.rit.edu/cla/philosophy. Class 4, Credit 4 ( offered at least once every two years)
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Examines some area of philosophy at an advanced undergraduate level. The area examined will vary from year to year. The seminar is designed especially for those whose interest in philosophy goes beyond the requirements of the Liberal Arts curriculum. Part of the philosophy concentration and minor. It may also be taken as an elective. (Two courses in philosophy or permission of the instructor) For more information on this and other philosophy courses, please see http://www.rit.edu/cla/philosophy. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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This course critically examines ethical issues that arise in professional life. The course will examine not only the general relationship between ethics and professional life, but the particular consequences of ethical considerations within the student's own profession and the professions of others with whom the student must live and work. Part of the philosophy concentration and minor. It may also be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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Technology is a ubiquitous and defining force in our world. The course investigates how our conceptions of technology have emerged within philosophy, as well as the role technology plays in shaping how we live and how we reflect upon questions of meaning and value in life. Technological modes of understanding, organizing and transforming the world shape our relationships with others, with ourselves and with nature at fundamental levels. We will explore how these modes have emerged and why they emerged so predominantly within a western social and intellectual context. Part of the public policy degree program; the philosophy concentration and minor; and may also be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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