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  • CAS PH 485: Topics in Philosophy of Value
    Topic for Fall 2012: What is happiness? How can we achieve a balanced, healthy, flourishing life? Classical thinkers such as Aristotle, Plato, Chuang Tzu; Stoic, Epicurean, Confucian, Buddhist paths; comparison with contemporary happiness studies. Also offered as CAS RN 452.
  • CAS PH 487: Topics in the Philosophy of Science
    A discussion-based introduction to core issues in the philosophy of science, focusing on the topics of scientific realism, theory change, reductionism, explanation, models, and natural kinds.
  • CAS PH 491: Directed Study
    Individual or small group tutorial instruction and directed research on selected topics.
  • CAS PH 492: Directed Study
    Individual or small group tutorial instruction and directed research on selected topics.

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