A close examination of the key thinkers, concepts and frameworks of political philosophy. The course has two components: historical, focusing on...
Representative figures from Kierkegaard to de Beauvoir will be the focus of attention in this overview of the main ideas of existentialism, a vital...
A study of problems in moral and/or political philosophy from the ancient or early modern period to the present. PREREQUISITE
The nature of the subject matter of logic; relations between formal logic and natural language, e.g., grammar and truth in logic and language;...
A discussion of some ontological and epistemological problems associated with mathematics. PREREQUISITE
A consideration of traditional and/or contemporary religious conceptions and arguments. Possible topics include: the nature and existence of God, and...
A broad introduction to philosophical method and the nature of philosophical issues through a consideration of philosophic assumptions and theses...
An examination and comparison of Foucault's and Rorty's views: specifically, Foucault's concept of 'power' and Rorty's notion of legitimating...
An introduction to environmental philosophy through a study of readings that have exercised a formative influence on Western thinking about the...
An investigation of some moral issues arising in connection with health care, including: the relationship between patient and health care provider;...
An examination of the moral principles involved in the evaluation of business institutions, practices and decisions. Sample topics include: liberty,...
Specific topics in or traditions within Latin American and Caribbean Philosophy. PREREQUISITE Third-year standing, with 2.0 credits in...
This course examines philosophical issues in the field of Global Development, such as what is meant by 'development', 'freedom' and 'quality of life'.
A philosophical understanding of the background to psychology. Topics may include the nature of mental representation, the place of 'folk psychology,'...
A study of what is involved in enjoying, understanding and interpreting works of art, and of the place of the arts in human culture. Writings of...
A survey of the central issues in the philosophy of law including a consideration of current jurisprudential controversies about the nature of law and...
This course offers an introduction to African philosophical thought. After dealing with metatheoretical questions about the nature of philosophy and...
A study of selected topics in ancient philosophy. PREREQUISITE
A study of selected topics in early modern philosophy. PREREQUISITES 2.0 credits in philosophy, at least 1.0 of which must be at the...
An examination of perennial topics and/or important authors and schools of thought within the History of Philosophy. While the course will target...