PHILOS 431      Aristotle
Selected portions of Aristotle's works on logic, metaphysics, science, ethics, politics, and poetics are studied with a view to understanding Aristotle's philosophy and its position in the world of Greece and antiquity. Aristotle's philosophy is examined with reference to its place in the Western tradition and in modern philosophy. Prerequisite: PHILOS 210,PHILOS 222 or an equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
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PHILOS 435      Hume
A study of selected writings of David Hume for the purpose of gaining an understanding of the rise of modern empiricism and its influence on contemporary thought. Prerequisite: Philosophy 210 or 215 or 222 or an equivalent. On demand.*
Credits: 3 hours
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PHILOS 435R      The British Tradition In Philosophy
This course is a survey of major British philosophers. Among those who will be studied are Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, David Hume, J.S. Mill, E.H. Bradley, and Bertrand Russell. The influence of British philosophy on other philosophical movements will also be included. Prerequisite: PHILOS 210,PHILOS 215,PHILOS 222 or an equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
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PHILOS 436      Kant
A study of selected writings of Immanuel Kant, with particular emphasis on the epistemological, metaphysical and ethical aspects of Kant's philosophy; an examination of Kant's significance within contemporary thought. Prerequisite: PHILOS 210, PHILOS 222 or an equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
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PHILOS 445      20Th-Century Philosophy
A study of the development of philosophy in the 20th-Century, treating such movements as Idealism, Realism, Logical Positivism, Existentialism, Phenomenology, Pragmatism, and Analytic Philosophy. Prerequisite: PHILOS 210 or PHILOS 215 or PHILOS 222.
Credits: 3 hours
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PHILOS 448      Recent Ethical Theories
An analysis and investigation of modern and contemporary ethical theories. Among the theories considered are ethical relativity, the emotive theory, utilitarianism, neo Kantianism, and situation ethics. Prerequisite: PHILOS 321.
Credits: 3 hours
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PHILOS 450WI      Ethics And Government
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.
Credits: 3 hours
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PHILOS 480      Selected Topics
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.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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PHILOS 480A      Selected Topics
Credits: 1-3 hours
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PHILOS 480B      Selected Topics
Credits: 1-3 hours
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PHILOS 480E      Selected Topics
Credits: 1-3 hours
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PHILOS 490      Special Topics And Readings
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.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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PHILOS 490B      Special Topics And Readings
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.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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PHILOS 490F      Special Topics and Readings
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.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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