PHL-234 |
Philosophy of Globalization |
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This course surveys some global problems: hunger, depletion or inequitable distribution of resources, violence. It | |||
identifies the ethical values involved and provides a philosophical consideration of some possible solutions. |
3.00 |
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PHL-240 |
Logic |
This course introduces the study and practice of inductive and deductive reasoning with consideration given to |
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such topics as truth, validity, and propositional logic. |
3.00 |
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PHL-250 |
Philosophy of Science |
This course examines the nature of science and its relationship to technology and human responsibility as |
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revealed in the works of scientists and philosophers. |
3.00 |
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PHL-299 |
Selected Topics in Philosophy |
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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 will be announced prior to pre- registration. There are no prerequisites. 3.00 |
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PHL-302 |
St. Augustine ' s Confession |
This courses 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 |
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love. |
3.00 |
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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 |
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epistemology, metaphysics, and related areas. |
3.00 |
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PHL-308 |
Political Philosophy |
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This course looks critically at political democracy. Readings from philosophy and the social sciences explore | |||
political institutions, individualism and attempts to renew community life.( May be taken for sociology credit). |
3.00 |
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PHL-310 |
Philosophy of Education |
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This course offers a philosophical investigation of the basic principles, aims and human values involved in the | |||
process of education. It examines major educational philosophies as well as contemporary issues in this area. |
3.00 |
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PHL-313 |
Modern Philosophy |
This course analyses the works of authors such as Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Hume, Kant and Hegel. It examines notions such as certainty, freedom, substance, concepts, and sensations in the modern period. The |
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latter is discussed as a response to medieval and Renaissance philosophy. |
3.00 |
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PHL-325 |
Varieties of Religious Experience |
The course studies the shared philosophical themes that emerge in different religious traditions. Readings include |
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works by philosophers and from Eastern, Western, and Native American religions. |
3.00 |
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PHL-330 |
The Healing Journey |
Healing involves social forces, personal attitudes and patterns of meaning which allow us to re- establish an authentic wholeness in the context of illness and suffering. Readings in the social sciences and philosophy are |
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used to investigate these issues.( May be taken for sociology credit.) |
3.00 |
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PHL-4000 |
Capstone: seminar |
The capstone allows students to demonstrate their mastery of philosophy by defending a thesis that examines key philosophical texts and draws upon secondary literature on the topic. The seminar ' s purpose is to give |
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philosophy majors experience in presenting research in a symposium setting. |
3.00 |
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PHL-420 |
Philosophy in Italy |
This course focuses on philosophy that developed in the Italian territory. It covers ancient, medieval, and modern philosophy in Italy, including ancient Rome. It discusses philosophers such as Epictetus, Seneca, Boethius, |
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Aquinas, and Machiavelli. |
3.00 |
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PHL-430 |
Asian Philosophy |
The goal of this course is to understand the major principles and practices of Taoism and Zen and to see the value and viability of these principles and practices. Topics include: approaches to creativity, aesthetics and spiritual |
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mastery. |
3.00 |
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PHL-437 |
Special Topics |
Investigation of a selected topic designed to integrate and deepen the student ' s comprehension and application |
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of philosophy. |
3.00 |
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