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PHILOS 450
Ethics And Government
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An examination of ethical issues related to government, with the primary focus on national and local governmental bodies in the United States. Ethics in the executive, legislative and judicial branches are examined. Ethical standards for elected officials and appointed public servants are reviewed. Attempts to "legislate morality" are considered. The course includes a historical review of ethics and government and an analysis of the legal implications of legislation regarding ethics in the executive branch. Prerequisite: PHILOS 210 or permission of the instructor. Offered: On demand.
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Credits: hours
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PHILOS 480
Selected Topics
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Each time this course is offered a particular philosopher or particular area of philosophy will be the topic of discussion. The course may be repeated for credit when the topic varies. Prerequisite: PHILOS 210, PHILOS 222 or an equivalent, depending on the topic.
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Credits: 1,3 hours
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PHILOS 490
Special Topics And Readings
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Intensive reading and/or research in an area selected by the student in consultation with the instructor. By permission only. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies. Prerequisite: Philosophy 222, 310, 320, 321 or 423.
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Credits: 1,3 hours
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PHILOS H310
Ancient Philosophy
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A survey of the central figures of classical philosophy: the pre-Socratics, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, the Stoics, the Epicureans and other philosophers of antiquity. The contributions of major philosophers to the development of science, religion, and social and political theories are studied. Prerequisites: PHILOS 210,PHILOS 222 or an equivalent and successful completion of the WEPT Offered: Fall.
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Credits: hours
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PHILOS H329
American Philosophy
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The main trends of American thought are covered, with special emphasis on the philosophies of Peirce, James and Dewey. Prerequisite: PHILOS 210 or PHILOS 215 or PHILOS 222 or an equivalent.
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Credits: hours
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