This course seeks to introduce students to the nature of philosophy. This is done through the examination of core texts and figures in the history of...
An introduction to central issues in metaphysics and epistemology. Questions to be considered might include: "Can we know anything?", "Does God...
This course is an introduction to philosophical thinking about ethics and value, that is, about what is good, right, fair, just, and worthwhile in...
An examination of the importance of virtue in general and of the cardinal virtues in particular for the development of character and the enjoyment of...
A study of what some of the great philosophers have said about the meaning of life and death and the transition from life to death. Students are urged...
An analysis of basic types of reasoning, structure of arguments, critical assessment of information, common fallacies, problems of clarity and...
An introduction to the understanding of how words are used, the formation of propositions, the construction of arguments and the examination of...
Classic and contemporary philosophical examination of sex and love. Questions considered might include the following: Do you love because your...
Philosophical analysis of issues relating to sex/gender. Questions considered might include the following: What, if anything, is the difference...
An analysis of the philosophical assumptions of Western popular culture as reflected in various mass media and in current models of production and...
Questions regarding such matters as the nature of knowledge, logic and language, mind and brain, space and time, causality, ethics, and politics are...
Philosophical themes will be explored through appropriate literary works.
What is a human being? What is the place of humans among other creatures? Are human beings accidents of evolution? What are the major theories of...
Study of ethical and moral issues that typically arise in professional and business activity. What responsibilities to society at large do people in...
This course covers a set of related topics in probability, inductive reasoning, game theory and decision theory which are of both theoretical and...
The search to establish a rational basis for ethics. Consideration will be given to ethical theories which help to shed light on the most fundamental...
This course will examine a variety of applied ethical issues. The topics that may be discussed include abortion, euthanasia, pornography,...
This course surveys several controversial moral topics, and a range of philosophical views on each. Topics may include abortion, cloning, euthanasia...
An introduction to moral theories, including ones based on virtue, consequences, and rights and duties, with discussion of historical developments...
Philosophical perspectives on such issues as climate change, pollution, use of scarce resources, biodiversity, and our relations with animals and...