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PHIL 100 — Introduction to Western Philosophy: Major philosophers, methods, and issues in Western philosophy. Discussion of such problems as our knowledge of reality, the freedom of the will, the relations between the mind and body, morality, ethics, the meaning of life, and the existence of God.; Credits: 3
PHIL 101 — Introduction to Asian Philosophy: Philosophical teachings of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Confucianism, Taoism, Neo-Confucianism, and Shintoism.; Credits: 3
PHIL 209 — Reasoning: Informal logic: Study of practical reasoning, argument, and the use and misuse of language. Emphasis on development of critical thinking skills.; Credits: 3
PHIL 211 — History of Ancient Philosophy: Philosophy of the Pre-Socratics, Plato, Aristotle and Roman Thinkers.; Credits: 3
PHIL 213 — History of Modern Philosophy: From the Renaissance to the 19th century. Phil 211 recommended.; Credits: 3
PHIL 220 — Social Ethics: Contemporary ethical issues, such as abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty, sexual equality, sexual integrity, discrimination and reverse discrimination, violence, pornography, ethnic injustice, and environmental and population control.; Credits: 3
PHIL 230 — Belief, Knowledge and Truth: The sources and limits of human knowledge. Classical and contemporary epistemological theories, and their application to the everyday search for knowledge.; Credits: 3
PHIL 299 — Directed Studies: Statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and consent of instructor; Updated: June 27, 2002
PHIL 300 — History of Indian Philosophy: The historic Indian schools of thought, Brahmanism, Jain, Carvaka, Buddhist, Samkyha, Yoga, Nayaya, Vaisheskika, Mimamsa, and Vedanta. The main philosophers and thinkers of India including Gandhi, Radhakrishnan, and Tagore.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Previous work in philosophy or religious studies is recommended; Crosslink: Same as Rels 303
PHIL 301 — History of Chinese Philosophy: History of the Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist philosophies and their interaction in China. The pivotal thinkers including Mao.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Previous work in philosophy or religious studies is recommended; Crosslink: Same as Rels 304
PHIL 302 — History of Buddhist Philosophy: History of Buddhist philosophy and its cultural influence and intellectual development in Asia and Hawaii.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Previous work in philosophy or religious studies is recommended; Crosslink: Same as Rels 302
PHIL 310 — Metaphysics: Puzzling problems in Western thought, such as the nature of personal identity, the freedom of the will, time, and the relation between mind and body.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Previous work in philosophy
PHIL 315 — Ethical Theory: Classical and contemporary theories of right and good.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Previous work in philosophy
PHIL 320 — Social and Political Philosophy: Good and right applied to economic, political, and religious establishments; obligation, freedom of dissent, capital punishment, violence, rights, revolution, and war. Phil 220 recommended.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Previous work in philosophy;
PHIL 323 — Professional Ethics: Professional conduct is being questioned as never before-lawyers, physicians, engineers, accountants, etc., are criticized for disregarding the rights of clients and the public interest. The course addresses the ethical problems of the professions in general and will focus on professions in business, law, and health care.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Previous course work in philosophy; Updated: August 19, 2002
PHIL 325 — Philosophy of Law: Problems and controversies in the nature of law and its bearing on human conduct. Topics: legal and moral obligation, obedience and respect, enforcement of morality, punishment and responsibility, justification of practices such as plea bargaining, bail, prosecutorial discretion, etc.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Previous work in philosophy
PHIL 330 — Aesthetics: The aesthetic object, form in art, representation, meaning in art, and claims of knowledge in art.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Previous work in philosophy and in art or music
PHIL 340 — Philosophy of Religion: Philosophical problems in religious beliefs and religious knowledge. The existence of God, immorality, the problem of evil.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Previous work in philosophy or Religious Studies; Crosslink: Same as Rels 340
PHIL 345 — Symbolic Logic: Techniques of symbolic logic, including propositional logic, predicate logic and the logic of relations.; Credits: 3
PHIL 360 — Existentialism: The themes which recur in the works of existential philosophers from the 19th century to the present.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as Rels 360
PHIL 381 — Philosophy of Wittgenstein: Topics in the philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein, such as: meaning, understanding, pain private language, �family resemblance,� language games, knowledge and certainty, other minds, forms of life and the purpose of philosophy.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): previous work in philosophy.; Updated: August 27, 2002
PHIL 390 — History and Philosophy of Science: Natural science as a knowledge-seeking activity. Major episodes in the history of the physical and biological sciences; philosophical understanding of scientific observation, theory, and revolutionary change.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Previous work in philosophy or consent of instructor
PHIL 392 — Biology and Philosophy: Philosophical examination of the implications of modern biology for how we understand ourselves and our relations to the natural world. Evolutionary, genetic, developmental, and ecological topics will be discussed.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Previous work in philosophy and biology, or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as Biol 392
PHIL 393 — Normality, Abnormality, and Society: Philosophical study of how human diversity interacts with social norms. Topics include health and illness, disability, gender, and sexual orientation. Perspectives from biology and the social sciences are included in a study of how beliefs about normality vary between cultures, change through time, and affect human relations. Pre: Previous work in philosophy or consent of instructor.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Previous work in philosophy or consent of instructor.; Crosslink: Same as Same as WS 393; Updated: August 27, 2002
PHIL 394 — Special Topics in Philosophy: Advanced topics chosen by the instructor. The course content will vary. It may be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studies.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Previous work in Philosophy.; Updated: April 4, 2003
PHIL 399 — Directed Studies: Statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and consent of instructor
PHIL 430 — Philosophy of Zen: Chief philosophical teachings of Zen, its methods and cultural influences. Comparative study of Zen and Western thought. Phil 302 is recommended.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Previous work in philosophy or religious studies, or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as JpSt 430, Rels 430
PHIL 435 — Philosophy of Tao: Philosophical ideas of Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu, and the Neo-Taoists, and their influences upon the lives of the Chinese and Japanese peoples. Comparative study of Taoist and Western philosophy. . Phil 301 is recommended.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Previous work in philosophy or religious studies, or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as Rels 435
PHIL 450 — Mahayana Buddhist Philosophy: Important tenets and major schools of Mahayana Buddhist philosophy in India, China, Japan, Tibet, and Hawaii. Comparative study of Mahayana and Western philosophy. Phil 302 is recommended.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Previous work in philosophy, religious studies, or consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as JpSt 450, Rels 450
PHIL 494 — Special Topics in Philosophy: Advanced topics chosen by the instructor. The course content will vary. It may be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and consent of instructor
PHIL 497 — Seminar in Philosophy: For serious students of philosophy. The topics vary and the course may thus be repeated for credit.; Credits: 3
PHIL 499 — Directed Studies: Statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and consent of instructor

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