23 courses with the subject PHI, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
An introduction to the methods and problems of philosophy and to important figures in the history of philosophy. Topics include the nature of knowledge and reality, free will and determinism, the mind/body problem, the existence of God, and the meaning of life. Readings from classical and contemporary sources. Offered fall semester.
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of a variety of methods of effective reasoning, to assist them in attaining an increased level of skill in the practical application of logical methods, and to develop their ability to detect and avoid fallacious and ineffective methods of reasoning.
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Examines the development of modern western philosophy with special emphasis on Continental Rationalism and British Empiricism. Concentration on works by Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and their influence on Kant. Offered spring semester in alternate years. 591
An introduction to the basic concepts, principles, and methods of argument analysis and evaluation, including deductive vs. inductive reasoning, validity, soundness, truth tables, deductive proof, and probability and statistical reasoning. May also include Aristotelian logic, informal fallacies, and causal reasoning and scientific method. Helpful for students preparing for GREs or LSATs. Offered in alternate years.
This course examines the concept of justice through an analysis of the views of classical Western philosophers including Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Mill, as well as more recent thinkers. We will explore evolving notions of justice in contemporary society resulting from modern critiques of the Western liberal tradition.
An introduction to and analysis of the central texts and theories of western political thought. Material will be drawn from the ancient and medieval world, the Renaissance, and modern and contemporary thought. Topics include the nature of justice, equality, liberty, rights, and political obligation. Among the theories covered are conservatism and neo-conservatism, classical liberalism, libertarianism, socialism, and other current political theories.
Although Asian philosophy shares many of the same concerns which have occupied philosophers in the Western tradition for over two millennia, there is an emphasis in much of Indian, Chinese, and Japanese thought on the process of self-cultivation, the goal of which is to attain direct insight into the nature of reality. And yet, despite this common feature, the methods practiced with a view to achieving this goal are grounded in philosophical frameworks unique to each tradition. This course will explore the traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, with a view to examining not just the various understandings of self- cultivation and its transformative effect on the individual, but also to examine the greater philosophical contexts within which the practical concerns for self-realization are situated. In so doing we will explore a variety of views on the nature of reality, knowledge, ethics, and social life.
An examination of classical and contemporary views on the nature of woman and the variety of responses within the feminist movement to the situation of women in modern society; emphasis is placed on discovery of underlying philosophical presuppositions concerning human nature, human good, equality, masculinity, and femininity. Offered occasionally.
This course is an introduction to the field of philosophy which asks questions both about the phenomenon of religion in general, and about particular religious beliefs and claims. We will ask questions regarding the nature of religion, religious experience, the relation between faith and reason, the nature and existence of God, the problem of evil, life after death, and other topics. Although we will focus on the debates dominant in 592
An analysis of ethical issues arising in contemporary business life. Sample topics include fair and unfair competition, responsibilities towards employees, society and the environment, honesty and integrity in business, and the moral status of corporations. Readings from texts in business, philosophy, law, and other relevant fields. Offered spring semester in alternate years.
"This course is an examination of the moral foundations of leadership. Topics studied include hindrances to ethical leadership, the temptations of power, the relation between ethics and effectiveness, the moral obligations of leaders and followers, the moral influence of leaders on institutions and society, and leadership and the common good. Methods for ethical decision making and for contributing to the development of ethical groups and organizations are also covered, and students will discuss case studies in which they will apply philosophical concepts of ethics to practical problems and stories of real leaders. Offered every other fall semester.
An introductory survey of philosophical approaches to contemporary moral and social problems. Emphasis will be on theories about how we ought to act and about goals, rights and responsibilities appropriate to human beings. Topics may include capital punishment, equality and discrimination, economic justice, globalization, and terrorism, among others. Offered in alternate years.
"Introduces students to questions concerning the ethical and social policy dimensions of the health care profession. Topics examined include: the professional-patient relationship, abortion, euthanasia, research involving human subjects, justice in health care, and the ethical implications of eugenics, cloning, and genetic engineering. Offered fall semester in alternate years.
An examination of different conceptions of nature, and different theories about the relationship of humans to their natural environment, that have shaped current debates about environmental issues. Readings will be drawn from historically important moral theories as well as from contemporary philosophical writings in the area of environmental ethics. Offered occasionally. 593
This course will be organized through the evaluation of central themes of film integrated with influential philosophical theory and explanations directed at selected films and film artists. Some of the central themes to be addressed are: image, representation, authenticity, freedom, relativism, characterization, beauty, ethics, music and truth.
Elective (GE) 3 Elective (GE) 3 Elective (GE) 3 Elective (GE) 3 Open Elective 3 Open Elective 3 Open Elective 3 Open Elective 3 TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 15 Fourth Year/First Semester Fourth Year/Second Semester Course Code Credits Course Code Credits Philosophy Elective 3 PHI 0420 Senior Seminar 3 Open Elective 3 Open Elective 3 Open Elective 3 Open Elective 3 Open Elective 3 Open Elective 3 Open Elective 3 Open Elective 3 TOTAL CREDITS 15 TOTAL CREDITS 15 338
This course is intended to introduce the student to the study of logic, emphasizing the structure of arguments. The purpose is twofold: first, to develop analytical skills for understanding how arguments work, how they are structured, and how they are to be evaluated, and second, to develop compositional skills for constructing arguments and defending claims in order to express oneself clearly and forcefully. To this end students will study the types and structure of various forms of argumentation considering their validity as well as their persuasiveness.
A seminar in special areas, designed according to the needs of majors.
Arranged on an individual basis. The area of study is selected by the student in consultation with the instructor.
Source: Rosemont College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
