PRS

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PRS

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Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

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Leads the student to understand perennially important philosophical problems—such as the natures of matter, mind, goodness, beauty, and knowledge — through meeting them in their simplest, most direct, yet profound, terms as they were discovered and dealt with by such philosophers as the Pre- Socratics, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Western thought is emphasized, but some attention is given to Eastern outlooks. This course meets the Curry Core Humanities Breadth requirement.

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PRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

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Is there an ultimate meaning to human existence, or is life absurd? In the past century, existentialist philosophers like Kierkegaard, Sartre, and others have denied that human life has any essential meaning, offering a sharp challenge to traditional systems of meaning like religion and ethics. Yet they have explored ways of making life worthwhile. This course shall examine existentialist texts (stories and novels, as well as philosophical writings) and films that will challenge each individual to discover and/or create a meaningful life. This course meets the Curry Core Humanities Breadth requirement and may be Reading/Writing enhanced. Prerequisite for RWE: WRIT 1400 and WRIT 1500.

Subject

PRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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A study of aspects of the history and practice of religions and philosophies of the East, such as Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Shintoism, and Taoism. Emphasizes primarily the attitudes toward the nature and meaning of human existence in the basic literature of each. This course meets the Curry Core Humanities Breadth or the International/Global Interdependence requirement and may be Reading/Writing enhanced. 428 / 615

Subject

PRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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This course consists of an introduction to the diverse tradition of thought and action inspired by the life and teachings of the Buddha. Students will learn the history of this rich tradition’s development as it starts in India, moves through China, and continues on to Japan and Southeast Asia. The course pays attention to both classical and contemporary forms of Buddhist belief and practice, with the primary purpose of enabling students to interact with Buddhists in their own local and global communities in an informed way. This is an excellent course for students with no significant background in Buddhism, but also provides opportunities for more advanced students to broaden and deepen their understanding. This course meets the Curry Core Humanities Breadth requirement and may be Reading/ Writing enhanced. Prerequisite for RWE: WRIT 1400 and WRIT 1500.

Subject

PRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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What is the “good life,” and how can we achieve it? Answering this question has been an enduring human concern throughout history and across cultures. While there have been many proposed answers to these questions, there remain significant disagreements about which answers are best that inform what we allow ourselves and others to do—and what we prohibit them from doing. This class examines several of the more prevalent answers to these questions, providing you with some of the best tools available for identifying and advocating for the kind of life you want to live. In the process, you will improve your ability to make compelling arguments, to understand the perspectives of those with different perspectives, and to communicate more effectively with them about what matters most to you and why. This course meets the Curry Core Humanities Breadth requirement and may be Reading/Writing enhanced. Prerequisite for RWE: WRIT 1400 and WRIT 1500.

Subject

PRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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Fall and Spring Semesters This course introduces students to ethical issues in health care, focusing on basic ethical principles and theories, as well as real-world applications in clinical and public health settings. Students will explore patient rights, professional responsibilities, health equity, and emerging ethical challenges in modern medicine.

Subject

PRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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Subject

PRS

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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This course explores the issues in environmental ethics that have been the focal points of recent discussions in the field: humanity’s place in the universe; the related issues of anthropocentrism (human centeredness) vs. biocentrism (life centeredness) and ecocentrism (the ecosystems that enable the emergence of and that nurture life); intrinsic and instrumental value in humans and non-humans; deep ecology vs. animal rights; deep ecology and ecofeminism; eco-justice and human rights; and the philosophic underpinnings of the sustainable development vs. growth economies and globalization debate. This course is recommended for students with sophomore standing or above. This course meets the Curry Core Humanities Breadth requirement and may be Reading/Writing enhanced. Prerequisite for RWE: WRIT 1400 and WRIT 1500.

Subject

PRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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Writing, Rhetoric and Literature

Subject

PRS

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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