Department of History, Humanities, Philosophy, and Political Science

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Spring 2009

39-171 Introduction to Philosophy, 3 hours

Instructors: James Eiswert, Richard Field, Robert Keefer
This course is an initiation into some of the most fundamental and significant questions that have historically preoccupied humankind. What is knowledge? Do we have souls? Does God exist? What is the moral life? The student is encouraged to think critically about a diversity of viewpoints on these questions. THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE HUMANITIES GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT.

39-275 Introduction to Ethics--Professional, 3 hours

Instructors: Richard Field
The fundamental concepts and theories of morals; the history and development of ethical theory; a systematic study of right and wrong, good and evil, with an emphasis on professional ethics. THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE HUMANITIES GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT.

39-276 Introduction to Ethics--Biomedical, 3 hours

Instructors: David Slater
The fundamental concepts and theories of morals; the history and development of ethical theory; a systematic study of right and wrong, good and evil, with an emphasis on biomedical ethics. THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE HUMANITIES GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT.
 

39-401 Senior Seminar, 1 hour

Instructor: James Eiswert
This course is reserved for philosophy majors in their last semester of undergraduate study.

39-474 Philosophy of the Sciences (3 hours)

Instructor: James Eiswert
And introduction to the fundamental concepts, methods, and models of science, and how they shape the content of the various scientifics disciplines.
Prerequisite: Phil 39-171 Introduction to Philosophy or consent of instructor.

39-570 Metaphysics (3 hours)

Instructor: James Eiswert
A study of the nature of reality, including a consideration of questions concerning what constitutes the unity of a thing, the nature of causation, the relationship between mind and matter, and the nature of God.
Prerequisite: Phil 39-171 Introduction to Philosophy or consent of instructor.


39-590 Advanced Topics: Friedrich Nietzsche (3 hours)

Instructor: Richard Field
One of the truly original thinkers of the 19th century, Nietzsche's critique of the philosophical tradition and traditional morality, and his philosophical perspectivism and individualism, resonated not only in 20th century philosophy, but in European culture in general.  Nietzsche has also been one of the most misunderstood and vilified philosophers in history.  For all these reasons, he is worthy of some close study.
Prerequisite: Phil 39-171 and 15 hours in philosophy or consent of the instructor


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