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4.00 Credits
Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): none. An introduction to symbolic logic. Teaches how to distinguish, in a precise way, valid deductive arguments from those that are invalid; includes learning to use logical symbolism, truth tables, and formal deductions. Credit is awarded for only one of PHIL 008 or PHIL 008H.
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4.00 Credits
Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): admission to the University Honors Program or consent of instructor. Honors course corresponding to PHIL 008. An introduction to symbolic logic. Teaches how to distinguish, in a precise way, valid deductive arguments from those that are invalid; includes learning symbolism, truth tables, and formal deductions. Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available. Credit is awarded for only one of PHIL 008 or PHIL 008H.
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4.00 Credits
Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): none. Introduces the major camps in ethical theory - utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, and feminist ethics. Applies these theories to critically examine contemporary issues in bioethics. Includes stem-cell research, assisted reproductive technologies, contract gestation, maternal-fetal conflicts, genetic and pharmacological enhancements, access to health care, and physician-assisted suicide. Credit is awarded for only one of PHIL 009 or PHIL 009H.
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4.00 Credits
Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): admission to the University Honors Program or consent of instructor. Honors course corresponding to PHIL 009. Introduces the major camps in ethical theory - utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, and feminist ethics. Applies these theories to critically examine contemporary issues in bioethics. Includes stem-cell research, assisted reproductive technologies, contract gestation, maternal-fetal conflicts, genetic and pharmacological enhancements, access to health care, and physicianassisted suicide. Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available. Credit is awarded for only one of PHIL 009 or PHIL 009H.
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4.00 Credits
Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): none. Explores the nature of language, communication, and mentality and their role in shaping our thought and experience of the world. Tackles questions about the innateness of concepts, the social and rational norms governing communication, the nature of speech acts and their connection to hate speech and pornography, and the scope of mentality. Credit is awarded for only one of PHIL 010 or PHIL 010H.
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4.00 Credits
Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): admission to the University Honors Program or consent of instructor. Honors course corresponding to PHIL 010. Explores the nature of language, communication, and mentality and their role in shaping our thought and experience of the world. Tackles questions about the innateness of concepts, the social and rational norms governing communication, the nature of speech acts and their connection to hate speech and pornography, and the scope of mentality. Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available. Credit is awarded for only one of PHIL 010 or PHIL 010H.
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4.00 Credits
Seminar, 3 hours; extra reading, 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): none. An introduction to a small number of central moral issues: Small class size in order to provide for substantial discussion and close supervision of written papers.
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4.00 Credits
Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): none. Introductory surveys of important periods and subjects in the history of Western philosophy. Topics include E. Hellenic Philosophy: Pre-Socratics through Aristotle; F. Hellenistic Philosophy: Epicureans, Stoics, and Skeptics; G. Medieval Philosophy; I. Early Modern Philosophy; J. Late Modern Philosophy; K. Nineteenth-Century Philosophy; M. History of Ethics; N. History of Political Philosophy.
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4.00 Credits
Seminar, 3 hours; term paper, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): one course in philosophy; sophomore, junior, or senior standing in Philosophy or Philosophy/Law and Society. A writing-intensive seminar designed to introduce students to philosophical analysis and writing through an in-depth focus on a philosophical text or issue. Content varies.
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4.00 Credits
Lecture, 3 hours; extra reading, 2 hours; written work, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): one course in philosophy or consent of instructor. An investigation of interrelated issues in the philosophy of mind and language, including the mind-body relation, theories of meaning, how thoughts and language represent states of affairs in the world, and the nature of consciousness.
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