Philosophy Courses [321-399]

[250-274] [275-320] [321-399]

PHIL 321. Seminar in Theory of Knowledge. 3 crs. Selected topics in the theory of knowledge.

PHIL 322. Seminar in Metaphysics. 3 crs. Examination of selected topics in metaphysics.

PHIL 323. Seminar in Philosophy of Language. 3 crs. Analysis of the philosophical problems raised by the use of language, including theories of meaning and the relationship between language, thought and reality.

PHIL 324. Special Topics in Philosophy of Language. 3 crs. Investigates specific topics in philosophy of language. Topics vary from time to time.

PHIL 325. Seminar in Philosophy of Science. 3 crs. Focuses on recent works in philosophy of science.

PHIL 326. Seminar in Philosophy of Mind. 3 crs. Investigates recent works in philosophy of mind, including the concept of a person, the unconscious, artificial intelligence and philosophical issues in neuropsychology.

PHIL 327. Seminar on Kant's Critique of Pure Reason. 3 crs. An in-depth study of the Critique of Pure Reason.

PHIL 328. Directed Research. 3 crs.

PHIL 331. History of Ethics Seminar. 3 crs. Presents the major figures and movements in the history of ethics.

PHIL 332. Topics in Contemporary Ethics. 3 crs. An in-depth examination of specific topics and philosophers in contemporary ethics. Topics may vary from time to time.

PHIL 333. Seminar in Social and Political Philosophy. 3 crs. Analysis of concepts and issues in social and political philosophy focusing on classical and contemporary contributions.

PHIL 334. Philosophical Issues of Race and Racism. 3 crs. Investigation of the philosophical issues raised in discussions of race and racism and policy responses to the issue.

PHIL 335. Ethics and Public Policy. 3 crs. Analysis of ethical issues raised by policy decisions in the public sector. Topics include affirmative action, privatization of public schools, gun control, abortion, capital punishment, welfare, immigration, etc.

PHIL 336. Seminar in Value Theory. 3 crs. An investigation of the general theory of value, with particular reference to issues in economics, politics and arts.

PHIL 337. Social Contract Theories. 3 crs. Examination of classical and recent theories of social contract.

PHIL 338. Seminar in Aesthetic Theory. 3 crs. Analysis of key concepts and problems in aesthetics.

PHIL 339. Seminar in Bioethics. 3 crs. Investigation of the ethical issues raised in health care and biomedical technology. Issues include organ transplantation, genetic technology, reproductive technology, justice in health care, etc.

PHIL 340. Professorial Ethics. 3 crs. Analysis of ethical issues raised in teaching, research and service in colleges and universities.

PHIL 341. Ethics and Social Institutions. 3 crs. Examination of ethical issues raised by social institutions, including the family, the economy, politics, religion and law.

PHIL 342. Seminar in Philosophy of Law. 3 crs. Critical analysis of philosophical issues raised in the practice of law.

PHIL 343. Topics in Islamic Philosophy. 3 crs. Investigation of the main themes in Islamic philosophy, focusing on major texts and figures.

PHIL 344. Topics in Hispanic Philosophy. 3 crs. Examination of the major themes in Hispanic philosophy.

PHIL 345. Topics in Asian Philosophy. 3 crs. Investigation of the fundamental problems and concerns of Asian philosophical traditions including human nature, the universe, moral life and knowledge claims.

PHIL 346. Feminist Philosophy. 3 crs. An exploration of the various approaches to the philosophical study and analysis of the experience and perspectives of women. These include the liberal, marxist, socialist and post-modernist approaches to feminism. The course will focus especially on the perspectives of African-American women.

PHIL 347. Philosophy of Religion. 3 crs. Considers the conceptions of God and the religious life in relation to problems of knowledge and value.

PHIL 398. Directed Research. 1 cr.

PHIL 399. Directed Research. 6 crs.