Summer I 2017
PHIL 1301 — Intro to Philosophy
An introduction to some of the major philosophical questions that have intrigued humankind over the centuries. This will be done through an examination of the thought of some of the most important figures in the history of philosophy from the early Greeks to modern times. Credit may be received in only one of PHIL 1301 or PHIL 1302. Enrollment cap: 40 students.
3 Credit hours
3 Lecture hours
PHIL 1310 — Ethics, Happiness, & Good Life
This course will be concerned with human values: our own and those of other people. It will ask where these values come from, how we can know them, and how they relate to human happiness. It will also examine several related questions such as personal freedom and the meaningfulness of human life. Enrollment cap: 40 students.
3 Credit hours
3 Lecture hours
PHIL 4316 - SA1 — Philosophy of Science
A philosophical examination of the assumptions and methodology of scientific inquiry, with examples drawn from a range of sciences. This course will consider the structure, meaning, confirmation and use of scientific theories, as well as the philosophical implications of current theories in science. Enrollment cap: 25 students. A study abroad session.
3 Credit hours
3 Lecture hours
PHIL 4320 - 01R — Moral Theory
This course will consider questions about the foundations of moral justification, the nature of moral reasons, and whether a convincing case can be made for objectivity in moral judgments. A number of options in ethical theory might be discussed, including realism, metaethical relativism, noncognitivism, naturalism, sensibility theories, constructivism, and practical reasoning theories. Enrollment cap: 30 students. This is a reduced seat time course.
3 Credit hours
3 Lecture hours