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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-325
Varieties of Religious Experience
The course studies the shared philosophical themes that emerge in different religious traditions . Readings include works by philosophers and from Eastern , Western , and Native American religions .
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
examines key philosophical texts and draws upon
secondary literature on the topic . The seminar ' s purpose
is to give philosophy majors experience in presenting
research in a symposium setting .
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 ,
Aquinas , and Machiavelli .
3.00
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3.00 Take 90 credits . ( Required , Previous ).
3.00