PHL-225 |
Philosophy of Film |
This course addresses issues relating to the philosophy of film and film theory. Topics include theories of film evaluation, definitions of film, and emotional responses to motion pictures, using film to illustrate philosophy, films as thought experiments, and using movies to make substantive philosophical claims. |
PHL-231 |
Philosophy of Law |
A philosophical inquiry into the nature of law and legal systems. An examination of the philosophical elements of law and the connections between these elements and criminal justice policy and practice. By reading works from classical and modern authors, students analyze notions such as legal obedience, human rights, responsibility, personal liberty, punishment, a just( or unjust) constitution, just laws, and the relation between law and morality. |
PHL-234 |
Philosophy of Globalization |
This course surveys some global problems: hunger, depletion or inequitable |
distribution of resources, violence. It identifies the ethical values involved |
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and provides a philosophical consideration of some possible solutions. |
PHL-240 |
Logic |
This course introduces the study and practice of inductive and deductive |
reasoning with consideration given to such topics as truth, validity, and |
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propositional logic. |
PHL-250 |
Philosophy of Science |
This course examines the nature of science and its relationship to technology |
and human responsibility as revealed in the works of scientists and |
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philosophers. |
PHL-299 |
Selected Topics in Philosophy |
This course offers a detailed study of a specialized subject area that will vary |
based on student / faculty interest. The topic, course structure and instructor |
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will be announced prior to pre- registration. There are no prerequisites. |
PHL-302 |
St. Augustine ' s Confession |
This course will focus on Augustine ' s Confessions in it ' s entirely. It will provide an extensive analysis covering a variety of philosophical branches and topics that converge on the problem the human condition and the relationship of the self to others and God. Topics include the nature of conversion, free will, the internal conflict of the soul, the nature of conscience, the problem of evil, the relationship between temporality and eternity, and love. |
PHL-305 |
Contemporary Philosophy |
This course studies the thought of contemporary philosophers such as Sartre, Heidegger, Wittgenstein, Rorty and Quine. It can take either a philosopher-based approach or a thematic approach concerning issues in epistemology, metaphysics, and related areas. |