An introduction to the main problems of epistemology. Specimen topics include: the nature of human knowledge and belief, perception, evidence, truth...
A critical examination of representative literature in the fields of phenomenological research and existential philosophy from Husserl to the present...
A study of feminist perspectives on core philosophical problems posed in such areas as philosophy of mind, epistemology, ethics, and philosophy of...
An examination of issues in philosophy of religion, focusing on arguments concerning the existence of God, the immortality of the soul, the occurrence...
An examination of special topics in the philosophy of religion, e.g. the basis of religious faith and knowledge, the relationship between religion and...
Critical study of the nature and justification of ethical and value judgements, with an analysis of key concepts and a survey of the main contemporary...
Approaches to ethical decision making will be examined to see how they can assist practical ethical reasoning and enhance our understanding of...
A study of current issues in reproductive ethics, such as abortion, prenatal diagnosis, and infertility treatment. Appropriate methods for approaching...
An examination of key concepts in health care ethics, such as respect for patient autonomy, medical paternalism, patient competence, justice in health...
Professionals have special rights and duties that attach to their professional roles. This course will focus on the special ethical obligations that...
A study of ethical issues in media, including such topics as: the reasonable limits of free expression; intellectual property and the public domain;...
This course examines individual and societal obligations in two complementary ways: first, through the study of philosophical work on moral...
A critical study of the philosophical foundations of political thought--from natural rights to contractarianism, from utilitarianism to socialism. The...
A study of some of the central issues and theoretical alternatives in contemporary political philosophy from among the following: utilitarianism,...
What are our obligations to other countries and their citizens? Do those obligations issue from universal human rights? This course will address these...
An introduction to the philosophy of law. Topics typically covered include responsibility and punishment, freedom of expression, the constitutional...
An in depth examination of one or more topics in legal philosophy, for example property rights, criminal responsibility, and the rule of law. Topics...
Selected topics of current interest in philosophy. A course description will be available from the Department at the time of registration. ...