This course develops the full predicate calculus with identity, and applies it to some philosophical problems. It introduces basic set theory and semantic concepts which are important for understanding how logical languages work, and discusses philosophical issues about identity and reference. It is a continuation of an introduction to logic.Prerequisites: AP/PHIL 2100 3.00. Course credit […]
A study of issues relating to the study of symbolic logic to ordinary language, including the nature of truth, the nature of sentences versus propositions, semantics for natural language (the Liar paradox, descriptions, reference, demonstratives) and syntactical versus semantic conceptions of inference.Prerequisite: AP/PHIL 2100 3.0. Course credit exclusions: None.PRIOR TO FALL 2009: Course credit exclusions: […]
How do theistic philosophies deal with the fact of evil? Are religious language and forms of knowing distinct from other forms? What are the moral and ethical issues inherent in religious propagation?Prerequisite: AP/PHIL 2090 3.0 or at least six credits in philosophy.PRIOR TO FALL 2009: Course credit exclusions: AK/AS/PHIL 3095 3.00, AK/PHIL 3650 6.00 (prior […]
An examination of the development of Marxist philosophy through a survey of central texts by Marx, as well as some contemporary "post-Marxist" movements such as critical theory, anti-globalization and postmodernism.Prerequisite: Six credits in philosophy. Course credit exclusions: None.PRIOR TO FALL 2009: Course credit exclusion: AK/PHIL 3082 3.00.
An examination of the philosophy of G.W.F. Hegel, with a special focus on his Phenomenology of Spirit.Prerequisites: Six credits in Philosophy.PRIOR TO FALL 2009: Course credit exclusion: AK/PHIL 3081 3.00.
"For the chief question is always simply this: what and how much can the understanding and reason know apart from all experience?" Kant's answer revolutionized philosophy. It is given in the Critique of Pure Reason, which will be studied in detail.Prerequisites: AP/PHIL 2020 3.00 and AP/PHIL 2025 3.00.PRIOR TO FALL 2009: Course credit exclusions: AK/PHIL […]
An examination of the role of ethics in private, public and voluntary sector economic activity. Concepts include, the concept of a free market and the role of government regulation, governance issues, corporate social responsibility, ethics codes, globalization and cross-cultural codes and standards.Prerequisite: At least one of the following: AP/PHIL 2050 6.00, AP/PHIL 2060 3.00, AP/PHIL […]
An examination from a contemporary philosophical perspective of problems concerning aesthetic experience, the nature of art, the structure and properties of works of art, creativity and appreciation, reasons and standards in art criticism.Prerequisite: AP/PHIL 2130 3.00 or at least six credits in philosophy. Course credit exclusions: None.PRIOR TO FALL 2009: Course credit exclusion: AS/PHIL 3040 […]
Theories of knowledge are examined in relation to theories of reality. How does our perception of reality relate to our understanding of it? How can we come to know something is true or false?Prerequisite: At least one of: AP/PHIL 2080 3.00 or AP/PHIL 2110 3.00. Course credit exclusion: AP/PHIL 3035 3.00 (prior to Fall 2010), […]
Metaphysics concerns such issues as the nature of reality, the existence of contingent and necessary truths, universals, perception and the nature of the external world.Prerequisite: At least one of AP/PHIL 2110 3.00, AP/PHIL 2080 3.00 or AP/PHIL 2170 3.00. Course credit exclusion: GL/PHIL 3985 3.00.PRIOR TO FALL 2009: Course credit exclusions: AK/AS/PHIL 3030 3.00.