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3.00 Credits
This course explores the historically strong association between women and nature, in which the image of Mother Earth is central, and critiques the power-as-domination assumption of our culture shown in the exploitation of women and of the earth.Students examine religious, psychological, social, historical, and scientific manifestations of this assumption, along with alternative models of power and responsibility.(Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
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This course offers a philosophical inquiry into the implications of traditional ethical theory and social institutions from perspectives developed in contemporary feminist literature.Examined through the lens of race, class, and gender, specific areas include family, health, work, and media issues.The course explores the psychological and ethical dimensions of social and family oppression, environmental racism, medical paternalism, economic imperialism, and patriarchal structures in the major religious traditions.(Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
The course is an opportunity for the student to carry out a major project in Applied Ethics involving work in the community, derived from a previous AE course.Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
This seminar examines environmental, ethical, and socioeconomic issues of Latin America and the Caribbean.It integrates the hard sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, and physical geography), the social sciences (sociology, politics, economics, and business), and the humanities (history, ethics, theology, and literature).The capstone experience provides students with an overview of multiple perspectives on the environment of Latin America and the Caribbean with a focus on some specific countries and issues.Students conduct independent research projects that demonstrate their mastery of at least one component of each disciplinary group.This seminar counts for the capstone requirement for the minor in Applied Ethics, the minor in Environmental Studies, and the minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. This course meets the world diversity requirement. Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
This seminar investigates ethical dilemmas of business management, primarily as encountered in real cases.Themes vary from year to year.Format: guest presenta-tions by members of the business community, followed by discussion.(Prerequisites: two courses in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
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This seminar examines the philosophical, political, and religious aspects of war and peace.Topics include the origin and development of just war theory, the pacifist tradition, and military preparedness.The course focuses on the increased complexity of these issues in the 20th century and especially in the nuclear age.Format: discussion.Note: This course is offered online through University College.(Prerequisites: two courses in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
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This seminar examines the peculiar ethical dilemmas confronting lawyers: confidentiality, protection of the guilty, roles in public policy, conflict of interest, and, in general, responsibility for the functioning of the adversary system.Format: discussion.(Prerequisites: two courses in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
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This seminar examines the dilemmas of lawmaking and governing: principles, tradeoffs, and compromises; dirty hands and the relationship between government and the individual; international politics; presidential secrecy; covert action; and political trust.Format: discussion.(Prerequisites: two courses in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
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This seminar presents an intensive study of select problems in the ethics of medicine and healthcare practice, including abortion; euthanasia; prenatal diagnosis; reproductive engineering and surrogate motherhood; and treatment decisions for very ill newborns.Format: student and guest presentations. This course meets the U.S. diversity requirement. ( Prerequisites: two courses in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
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This seminar offers an intensive study of select problems in the ethics, law, and public policy surrounding healthcare, especially in the United States.Topics include research with human subjects, the professional/patient relationship, allocation of scarce resources, and cost containment.Format: student and guest presentations.(Prerequisites: two courses in philosophy or religious studies) Three credits.
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