PHL-202 |
Medieval Philosophy |
This course examines the philosophical contributions made by Jewish , Christian , and Muslim scholastics and their ancient predecessors . The discussion focuses on the preoccupations traditionally associated with the medieval thinkers , e . g ., God , Divine revelation , the relationship between faith and reason , the problem of evil , and the respective provinces of philosophy and theology . |
PHL-211 |
Existence and Love |
This course focuses on the internal relation between love and meaning in human existence . It explores this major philosophical theme in Platonism , existentialism , or other traditions . |
PHL-225 |
Philosophy of Film |
This course addresses issues relating to the philosophy of |
film and film theory . Topics include theories of film |
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evaluation , definitions of film , and emotional responses |
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to motion pictures , using film to illustrate philosophy , |
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films as thought experiments , and using movies to make |
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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 . |
3.00 |