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RH 101 Introduction to Philosophy |
Pre: None |
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Introduces the student to the methods and subject
matter of philosophy through a selective
consideration of fundamental philosophical problems
such as the nature of reality, the existence of God,
the criteria of knowing, and the basis of morality.
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102 Critical Reasoning |
Pre: None |
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Aims
at developing the student's reasoning skills through
the study of various forms of argumentation
encountered in everyday life. Emphasizes applied
exercises dealing with contemporary issues.
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207 Asian Religions and Philosophy |
Pre: None |
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Focuses on the thought systems of India, China and
Japan, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism,
Taoism, and Shinto. |
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GL 306 Japanese Values and Technological
Development |
Pre: None |
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Compares Japanese perspectives on the relationship
between human values and technological development
to Western views. Develops insights into alternative
modes of human existence and their implications for
innovation and creativity. |
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VA 302 Philosophy of Religion |
Pre: None |
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Examines the basic philosophical problems found in
religion. Deals specifically with the nature of
religion, the nature and existence of God, faith,
religious language, and the religious life. |
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VA 303 Business and Engineering Ethics |
Pre: None |
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Considers the ethical problems faced by
professionals in the business world. Deals with the
engineering codes of ethics and the issues of
advertising, conflicts of interest, and social and
professional responsibility. |
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VA 304 Medical Ethics |
Pre: None |
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Examines ethical issues in medicine from the
perspectives of the professional, the consumer, and
society. Emphasizes the patient-physician
relationship, questions of life and death, the
impacts of technology, and biomedical research.
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SL 307 Ethics in America |
Pre: None |
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Uses round table discussion videos to critically
examine the ethical standards of the professions in
American society. Includes discussions of medicine,
law, government, business and the military.
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XX 309 Topics in Philosophy |
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Pre: one course in
philosophy or consent of instructor |
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Examines a particular topic in philosophy (e.g.,
aesthetics, existentialism, contemporary philosophy,
metaphysics, epistemology, death and dying). |
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XX 409 Directed Readings in Philosophy |
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Pre: consent of instructor |
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Allows
for individual study of a topic in philosophy
selected by the instructor and student. |
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