PHL-308 |
Political Philosophy |
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 |
PHL-310 |
Philosophy of Education |
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 . |
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 latter is discussed as a response to medieval and Renaissance philosophy . |
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 used to investigate these issues . ( May be taken for sociology credit .) |
PHL-4000 |
Capstone : seminar |
The capstone allows students to demonstrate their |
mastery of philosophy by defending a thesis that |
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examines key philosophical texts and draws upon |
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secondary literature on the topic . The seminar ' s purpose |
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is to give philosophy majors experience in presenting |
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research in a symposium setting . |
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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 |
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philosophy in Italy , including ancient Rome . It discusses |
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philosophers such as Epictetus , Seneca , Boethius , |
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Aquinas , and Machiavelli . |