Undergraduate Philosophy
Undergraduate Philosophy
2005 Spring Term
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INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
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.
INTRODUCTION TO AESTHETICS
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
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.
AMERICAN PHILOSOPHY
PHILSPHY 343
This course examines the main currents of American philosophy through a study of the writings of America's major philosophers, e.g., Dewey, Peirce, James, Santayana, Mead, Whitehead, and more contemporary writers.
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