Philosophy

Introduction to Philosophy: Ideas of Human Nature
An introduction to philosophy through an examination of influential views of what it is to be human. Topics include: the relations among people, machines, and animals; the role of culture in shaping people; and the question of whether there is a distinctively human good.
APH1540.20 / 4 credits
Vladimir Pintro
Tues. & Thurs., 6:30–10:05 p.m.
Session II: June 10–July 24
Humanities Bldg., Rm. 2072

Methods of Reasoning
Systematic analyses of ordinary arguments, followed by a study of formal languages that are used to represent arguments symbolically.
APH2120.60 (Intensive) / 3 credits
Vladimir Pintro
Mon.–Fri., 9:00–11:40 a.m.
Session I: May 19–June 6
Humanities Bldg., Rm. 1074

Understanding Moral Problems
Representative problems of business, legal, medical, environmental, and personal ethics (e.g., violence, discrimination, capital punishment, abortion, euthanasia, conservation, sexual morality) are covered. Emphasis is placed on learning to think about and discuss these issues clearly and objectively, rather than on abstract ethical theories.
Section A:
APH3350.60 (Intensive) / 4 credits
Andrew Bernstein
Mon.–Fri., 1:00–4:35 p.m.
Session I: May 19–June 6
Humanities Bldg., Rm. 1072
Section B:
APH3350.20 / 4 credits
Andrew Bernstein
Mon. & Wed., 6:30–10:05 p.m.
Session II: June 9–July 23
Humanities Bldg., Rm. 2072

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Posted Feb. 20, 2008