Undergraduate Philosophy
Undergraduate Philosophy
2026 Spring Term
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INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
PHILSPHY 101
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.
PHILOSOPHY AND FILM
PHILSPHY 131
In this course, we will view films with philosophical themes and pair them with readings that help us consider them more deeply. Philosophical themes we will examine include: adulthood, aesthetic taste, the relation between the mind and the body, artificial intelligence, perspective-taking, and nihilism.
CONTEMPORARY MORAL ISSUES
PHILSPHY 245
An analysis and critical examination of contemporary moral issues related to business, science, and social policy as developed by current participants in the debate and moral philosophers of various periods and philosophical perspectives.
20TH CENTURY PHILOSOPHY
PHILSPHY 347
This course concentrates on the main movements in 20th century philosophy. Selections from principal works of major philosophers of the period, such as Ayer, Wittgenstein, Quine, Carnap, Heidegger, Sartre, Irigary, Lyotard, and Derrida will be critically examined.
PHILOSOPHY OF GENDER AND RACE
PHILSPHY 381
This course examines the philosophical assumptions underlying concepts of gender and race. Topics include: historical and contemporary arguments about race and gender as biological categories; the relationship between the use of these categories and the persistence of sexism and racism; and race and gender in theories of subjectivity.