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Undergraduate Philosophy
Undergraduate Philosophy
2012 Spring Term
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TRUTH AND THE MEDIA (GH)
PHILSPHY 121
There is a vast array of media outlets, political talking heads, and mass-marketed paraphernalia that claim to know what you should know, how you should feel about it, and what the best things are for you. We live thoroughly media-ted. This course critiques our current media culture on the veracity/rationality of their epistemic claims.
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (GH)
PHILSPHY 241
An introduction to philosophical thought. Representative philosophers and representative issues, such as the nature of ethical reasoning, rival theories of knowledge, and the individual's relation to society, are considered. The emphasis is on argument and analysis, and on issues which are relevant to philosophical problems.
BIOETHICS
PHILSPHY 247
This course provides an introduction to the basic science underlying current research in biology, as well as critical study of ethical, legal and social issues raised by technological applications of biological research in such fields as medicine, genetic counseling, law, and family planning.
INTRODUCTION TO AESTHETICS (GH)
PHILSPHY 271
An analysis and discussion of problems as to the nature of art, artistic truth or insight, aesthetic appreciation, evaluation of works of art, creativity, and the role of the artist in society.
MODERN PHILOSOPHY (GH)
PHILSPHY 342
This course concentrates on the main movements in philosophy from Descartes through Kant. Principal works and selections from the major philosophers will be read.
EXISTENTIALISM
PHILSPHY 364
Existentialism is the philosophy of the individual - existing, concrete individual, As a reaction against totalitizing systems that leave individuals as small cogs in the wheel of history. Existentialists tackle questions about what it means to be an individual and the struggle of living in freedom - and so shall we.
FEMINIST PHILOSOPHY
PHILSPHY 390
An introduction to feminist philosophy including its relation to other philosophical traditions, its historical development, and its relevance to concerns in areas such as ethics, theory of knowledge, political philosophy, and philosophy of religion.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
PHILSPHY 498
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable