400
A study of some of the important philosophical trends since 1900. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite:
PHL 100 or 140.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PHL 100 or PHL 140
Corequisites
None.
An in-depth study of a major philosopher, or two closely related philosophers. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
One course in philosophy.
Corequisites
None.
Consideration of such questions as: What is a legal system, a law, a legal right? What is the relation among law, morality, and custom?
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
An advanced study of contemporary moral theory, meta-ethics, and the methodology of constructing and evaluating ethical theories. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite:
PHL 218.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PHL 218
Corequisites
None.
Fundamental questions of political life, e.g., How does power operate within and between societies? What principles should we use to evaluate social/political institutions? May be offered as Writing Intensive.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Advanced study of the nature of free will and philosophical theories about free will and moral responsibility. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: PHL 100 and one additional course in PHL. Recommended: Junior Standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PHL 100 and one additional course in PHL.
Corequisites
None.
Examination of theories that describe and criticize the social, cultural and political status of women and offer alternatives to the status quo. Identical to WGS 426 and PSC 426. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Recommended: one course in philosophy or one of PSC 275, 326, 371, 372, 373, 378.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
PSC 426, WGS 426
A senior seminar for philosophy majors. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Philosophy Majors with senior status or junior status with permission of the instructor; at least 21 hours in Philosophy.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Philosophy Majors with senior status or junior status with permission of the instructor; at least 21 hours in Philosophy
Corequisites
None.
Study of areas in philosophy not included in courses currently listed in catalog. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in philosophy.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
3 credit hours in philosophy
Corequisites
None.
Independent study of selected philosophical topic(s) or work(s). Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
Corequisites
None.