Philosophy
Course
Offerings – Spring 2008
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Phil
1000-01 |
Introduction to Philosophy -
C1, CH
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Colter
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TR |
What is the nature and
value of philosophy? Is the whole world a dream? What is the relation of my
mind to my body? Does God exist? What is the meaning of life? Is morality relative? In this course we'll examine these
questions, and you'll learn the basics of critically evaluating answers to
them. The readings will be a mixture of classic and contemporary authors
weighted towards the classics (Socrates, Descartes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume.). |
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Phil
1000-02 |
Introduction to Philosophy – C1,
CH
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Griesmaier
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MW With a discussion session on Fridays |
See description above. Section 2 will hold discussion sections
as follows: Discussion Sections held on Fridays: |
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Phil
1000-03 |
Introduction to Philosophy -
C1, CH
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Sherline
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MWF |
See description above. |
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Phil
2300-01 |
Ethics in Practice: Life, Death,
Liberty & Justice – CH
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Sherline
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MWF |
This course is an introduction to the
major hot button issues of social philosophy: abortion, euthanasia, the death
penalty, sex and marriage, drug control, terrorism, gun control, and social
justice. No prerequisites. |
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Phil 2330-01
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Environmental
Ethics – CH
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Goodin
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MWF |
This course serves
both as an introduction to ethical theory with practical application to
environmental problems and as an introduction to the issues that arise from
the study of environmental philosophy itself. |
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Phil
3350-01
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History of Moral
Philosophy
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Sherline
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TR |
What is happiness? What is virtue? Why be
moral? How should morality and science be reconciled? What is
duty, and what are my duties? We’ll study historical works by the most
influential ethical theorists from the beginnings of Western philosophical
thought through the 19th century: Plato, Aristotle, Hume, Kant,
Mill, Nietzsche. |
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Phil
3420-01
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Symbolic Logic
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Colter
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MWF |
Studies both propositional and quantificational
logic, concentrating on methods of proof. Takes up such topics as identity,
singular terms, intuitive set theory, and translating English sentences into
symbolic notation. |
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Phil
3440-01
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Philosophy of Mind
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Moffett
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TR |
What is the relationship between our
minds and our bodies? What is consciousness? What accounts for the minds
capacity to be about objects external to it? Is the theory of mind simply
part of an outdated, unscientific folk theory which should be discarded in
favor of neuroscience? These are some of the more pressing questions which we
will address in this course. |
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Phil
3500-01
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History of Science
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Griesmaier
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TR |
Historical and philosophical survey of the
development of science from the ancient Greeks to the twentieth century. |
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Phil
4340-01
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Issues of Environmental
Ethics
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Lockwood
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R |
Ecofeminist
philosophy is a rich source of insight for environmental ethics. By viewing moral problems through the
perspective of the less empowered (women, the poor, non-human species, and
ecological wholes) new approaches to framing and addressing ethical
challenges emerge. We will critically
and rigorously examine the philosophical strengths and weaknesses of
ecofeminism in order to hone this valuable tool in constructing a viable
environmental ethic for today’s world. |
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Phil
3420-01
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Symbolic Logic
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Colter
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MWF |
Studies both propositional and quantificational
logic, concentrating on methods of proof. Takes up such topics as identity,
singular terms, intuitive set theory, and translating English sentences into
symbolic notation. |
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Phil
4420-01
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Advanced Logic
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Griesmaier
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TR |
Studies advanced topics in mathematical logic. Takes
up such topics as: uninterpreted calculi and the distinctive contributions of
syntax and semantics: metatheory, including completeness and consistency
proofs: modal logic and semantics; logic as a philosophical tool. |
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Phil
4560-01
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Metaphysics (Topic:
Conceptual Analysis)
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Moffett
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W |
On one prominent conception, philosophy
is primarily concerned with conceptual analysis. Unfortunately, it is far
from clear what exactly conceptual analysis is, or even how it is possible.
In this course, we will consider various theories of philosophical analysis;
in effect, looking for a conceptual
analysis of the concept of conceptual analysis! |
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Phil
5100-01 |
Figures: Modern & 19th
Century
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Goodin
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M |
This course will be an
in-depth advanced level course examining Hume’s metaphysics, epistemology,
and ethics. |
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