Courses
Philosophy
Check back on December 15th for Summer 2010 courses.
College of Arts and Sciences
Great Philosophers
CAS PH 110
A comparative introduction to the life and thoughts of six preeminent philosophers from classical times in both the Western and Eastern traditions. 4 cr.
Politics and Philosophy
CAS PH 155
An introduction to political philosophy through a reading of several classic and contemporary works. Selections from Hobbes' Leviathan, Locke's Second Treatise on Government, Rousseau's Discourse on Inequality and The Social Contract, and Rawl's Theory of Justice. 4 cr.
Introduction to Chinese Philosophy
CAS PH 247
An introduction to the Chinese philosophical tradition, including a study of classical Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, Mohism, Legalism, and modern developments. 4 cr.
Philosophy of Science
CAS PH 270
Main features of the scientific enterprise are illustrated by examples in the study of physics, biology, and mind: the aims of scientific activities, the nature of scientific understanding and procedures, the structure and interpretation of scientific theories, and the development of science. 4 cr.
