Philosophy (PHIL)
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
This course provides an introduction to the examination of major philosophical issues such as the existence of God, freedom and determinism, the relation between the mind and the body, moral rights and obligations, and the nature and limits of human knowledge. The focus will be these important issues and what classical and contemporary philosophers have said about them. This course meets the standards for the “Language, Philosophy, and Culture” category of courses under the core curriculum. TSI Restriction(s): Reading and Writing
Restrictions: Graduate level students may not enroll.
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
The purpose of the course is to introduce the student to symbolic logic, including syllogisms, propositional and predicate logic, and logical proofs in a system of rules.
Restrictions: Graduate level students may not enroll.
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
The systematic evaluation of classical and/or contemporary ethical theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, morals, and standards of value. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Math, and Writing
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate level students.
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
A study of major issues in social and political theory and/or the work of major philosophical figures in this area.
Restrictions: Graduate level students may not enroll.
Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
This course examines philosophical approaches to a variety of topics in feminist theory and Women’s and Gender studies including sex, gender, and sexuality; masculinity and femininity; intersectionality; and the meaning of feminism itself.
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Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
This is an upper level course in applied ethics that focuses on issues arising in the field of healthcare. We will explore a variety of topics ranging from the basics of the doctor-patient relationship to end-of life care, reproductive healthcare, and healthcare systems. Students will also develop foundational knowledge in central theoretical approaches to ethics, including deontology, utilitarianism, justice theory, virtue ethics, and care ethics. Throughout the course we will use these theories to formulate philosophical arguments and analyze the values and assumptions behind our own arguments and the arguments of others.
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