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Study of the notions of right and wrong and the good, according to ethical theories and practical application. Prerequisite: WRT102 . 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR I. PHL342 Ethics in the Workplace This course introduces students to important ethical issues in workplaces. In this course students will encounter possible workplace problems, analyze them through the lens of ethical theories, and develop approaches to coping with ethical conflict. Following a brief overview of moral theories, this course may focus on, among other topics, cheating in the workplace, favoritism, harassment, discrimination, fair compensation, hiring practices, whistle blowing. Prerequisite: WRT 102. 3Credit hours.
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A study of central concerns related to war and peace from an ethical perspective. The course will deal with ethical principles regarding war, and consider such issues as human rights, the causes of violence, ecological disorders, population problems and distribution of global resources, from an ethical standpoint. Prerequisite: WRT102 . 3 credit hours.
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This course introduces students to important ethical issues pertaining to the healthcare professions. Following a brief overview of moral theories, this course may focus on, among other topics, patient-doctor relations, end-of-life issues, cloning and biotechnology, health care and social justice. Prerequisite: WRT102 . 3 credit hours.
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This course explores such topics as what law is, what kinds of laws there are, how law is or should be related to morality, what sorts of principles should govern punishment and criminal justice in general. Prerequisite: WRT102 . 3 credit hours.
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An introduction to theories of art. Analysis of aesthetic experience, expression, creation, and structure. The social role of art and function of aesthetic criticism will be considered. Prerequisite: WRT102. 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR I.
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This course will introduce students to a study of various contemporary philosophical movements, figures, and trends. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing the philosophical, social, and historical backgrounds, the influence, and the importance of these movements for contemporary issues. Prerequisite WRT102 . 3 credit hours.
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A study of selected writings and texts from the ancient Greeks through the late Middle Ages. Topics to be discussed include the relevance of ancient philosophy, the nature of the polis, the role of the citizen, the rise of natural law and the contributions of Christianity. Emphasis will be on a careful reading of primary sources. This course is cross-listed as PHL368. There are no prerequisites. 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR II.
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A study of selected writings and texts in political theory from Machiavelli to the present. Topics to be discussed include the modern understanding of power, social contract theory, the turn to history and the contemporary philosophic situation. Emphasis will be on careful reading of primary sources. This course is cross-listed as PHL369. There are no prerequisites. 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR II.
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3.00 Credits
Thorough study of a single major philosophical movement (like Pragmatism), philosophical figure (such as Plato or Nietzsche), or topic in philosophy (such as philosophy of law or science). The specific theme of these courses changes from semester to semester and may be suggested by either faculty or student interest. Past topics covered include feminist thought, computers and modern thought, and religion and science. These courses may be repeated for different topics. Prerequisite: WRT102 . 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR I.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers an advanced survey of recent developments in feminist philosophy, focusing on the unique nature of "theory" in feminist thought and on intersections between feminist philosophy and other developing disciplines within feminism. Prerequisite: WRT 102 . 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR I.
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