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Philosophy Classes - Fall 2007/Spring 2007


Fall 2006

PHI 100: Intro - Philosophy

Introduction to subject matter and methods of philosophy. Readings include classical and contemporary writers on a range of philosophical topics including social and political philosophy, philosophy of religion, questions of metaphysics and epistemology, ethics, and basic characteristics of rational inquiry.

Section: 001 - Professor Waymon Lowie - 8:30 - 9:45 AM - Tue, Thur

Section: 002 - Professor Waymon Lowie - 10:05 - 11:20 AM - Tue, Thur

PHI 202: Intro - Modern Philosophy

Modern western philosophy from Descartes to Kant. Prerequisite: Three hours of philosophy or consent of instructor.

Section: 001 - Dr. Kathy Russell - 2:50 - 4:05 PM - Tue, Thur

PHI 229: Selected Topics in Philosophy

Topic: Philosophical Problems. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit.

Section: 001 - Dr. Larry Ashley - 10:05 - 11:20 AM - Tue, Thur

PHI 235: Aesthetics & Film

Theoretical issues surrounding film, including: the nature of film and judgments about film; comparison of film theories and theories of film criticism; genres. Prerequisite: Three hours of philosophy. (Also listed as CIN 225.)

Section: 001 - Dr. Larry Ashley - 7:00 - 9:30 PM - Tue

PHI 320: Environmental Ethics

A consideration of ethical issues as they arise in human interaction with the environment. Topics will include environmental racism, "speciesism", the Gaia hypothesis and the impact of population growth on ecology.

Section: 001 - Dr. Andrew Fitz-Gibbon - 3:00 - 4:15 PM - Mon, Wed

PHI 329: Special Topics in Philosophy

Topic: Gender, Sex, & Crime. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit.

Section: 010 - Professor Julie Hugo - 5:45 - 8:15 PM - Mon, Wed - thru October 12

PHI 399: Directed Study in Philosophy

An independent directed study in social philosophy. May be repeated once for credit. Permission of Department.

Section: 501 - Dr. Kathy Russell

Section: 502 - Dr. Andrew Fitz-Gibbon

PHI 499: Independent Studies

Directed research culminating in substantial paper. For majors and minors only. Prerequisite: Consent of department.

Section: 501 - Dr. Kathy Russell

Section: 502 - Dr. Andrew Fitz-Gibbon

Section: 504 - Dr. Larry Ashley

VAL 140: Prejudice, Discrimination and Morality

Freedom, justice and equality are examined in connection with racism and sexism.

Section: 001 - Dr. Kathy Russell - 10:05 - 11:20 AM - Tue, Thur

Section: 002 - Dr. Mecke Nagel - 11:40 AM- 12:55 PM - Tue, Thur

Section: 003 - Dr. Mecke Nagel - 1:15 AM- 2:30 PM - Tue, Thur

Section: 004 - Dr. Betty Wambui - 1:15 AM- 2:30 PM - Tue, Thur

Section: 005 - Dr. Betty Wambui - 2:50 - 4:05 PM - Tue, Thur

Section: 808 - Dr. Mecke Nagel - 2:50 AM- 4:05 PM - Tue, Thur

VAL 335: Philosophical Approaches to Contemporary Moral Problems

Exploration of moral issues found in our daily lives and our special disciplines. Includes problems such as: racial and sexual discrimination, abortion, capital punishment, civil disobedience, war, problems in bioethics.

Section: 001 - Dr. Andrew Fitz-Gibbon - 10:20 - 11:10 AM - Mon, Wed, Fri

Section: 002 - Dr. Andrew Fitz-Gibbon - 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM - Mon, Wed, Fri

 


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Winter Session 2007

VAL 335: Philosophical Approaches to Contemporary Moral Problems

Exploration of moral issues found in our daily lives and our special disciplines. Includes problems such as: racial and sexual discrimination, abortion, capital punishment, civil disobedience, war, problems in bioethics.

Section: 001 - Dr. Andrew Fitz-Gibbon - 1:00 - 5:00 PM - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri

 


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Spring 2007

PHI 100: Intro - Philosophy

Introduction to subject matter and methods of philosophy. Readings include classical and contemporary writers on a range of philosophical topics including social and political philosophy, philosophy of religion, questions of metaphysics and epistemology, ethics, and basic characteristics of rational inquiry.

Section: 001 - Staff - 1:15 - 2:30 PM - Tue, Thur

Section: 002 - Staff - 2:50 - 4:05 PM - Tue, Thur

PHI 135: Philosophical Approaches to Contemporary Moral Problems

Exploration of moral issues found in our daily lives and our special disciplines. Includes problems such as: racial and sexual discrimination, abortion, capital punishment, civil disobedience, war, problems in bioethics.

Section: 001 - Dr. Andrew Fitz-Gibbon - 10:20 - 11:10 AM - Mon, Wed, Fri

Section: 002 - Dr. Andrew Fitz-Gibbon - 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM - Mon, Wed, Fri

PHI 140: Prejudice, Discrimination and Morality

Freedom, justice and equality are examined in connection with racism and sexism.

Section: 001 - Dr. Kathy Russell - 2:50 - 4:05 PM - Tue, Thur

Section: 002 - Staff - 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM - Mon, Wed, Fri

Section: 003 - Staff - 12:40 - 1:30 PM - Mon, Wed, Fri

Section: 004 - Dr. Betty Wambui - 11:40 AM- 12:55 PM - Tue, Thur

Section: 005 - Dr. Betty Wambui - 1:15 - 2:30 PM - Tue, Thur

PHI 201: Ancient Social Philosophy

Western philosophy from its origins in Greece, emphasizing Plato and Aristotle.

Section: 001 - Dr. Andrew Fitz-Gibbon - 3:00 - 4:15 PM - Mon, Wed

PHI 205: Prisons and Punishment

A consideration of theoretical issues surrounding the concept and justification of punishment from tradional sources. (Kant, Bentham, Mill) to modern critiques (Foucault). A number of special issues surrounding prison policy and practice (Race, Supermax, Prisons, Youthful Offenders) are also analyzed.

Section: 001 - Dr. Larry Ashley - 7:00 - 9:30 PM - Mon

PHI 340: Philosophy of Law

Nature of law with special attention to relation of law to morality. Prerequisite: Three hours of philosophy.

Section: 001 - Dr. Betty Wambui - 4:25 - 5:40 PM - Tue, Thur

PHI 382: Marxist Philosophy

Karl Marx's thought and its implications for today. Topics will include political economic theory, alienation, sexism, racism, and imperialism. Prerequisite: Three hours of philosophy or consent of instructor.

Section: 001 - Dr. Kathy Russell - 4:25 - 5:40 PM - Tue, Thur

PHI 399: Directed Study in Philosophy

An independent directed study in social philosophy. May be repeated once for credit. Permission of Department.

Section: 501 - Dr. Kathy Russell

Section: 502 - Dr. Larry Ashley

Section: 503 - Dr. Andrew Fitz-Gibbon

PHI 499: Independent Studies

Directed research culminating in substantial paper. For majors and minors only. Prerequisite: Consent of department.

Section: 501 - Dr. Kathy Russell

Section: 502 - Dr. Larry Ashley

Section: 503 - Dr. Andrew Fitz-Gibbon

 


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