FALL 2007

PHIL 3330 Metaphysics
Dr. Curtis Brown
MWF 11:30-12:20
Chapman 045

A survey of traditional and contemporary philosophical issues about the nature of reality. Typical topics covered include some of the following: the mind-body problem, personal identity, free will and determinism, causation, time, fatalism, universals and particulars, essentialism, possible worlds.

Prerequisites: PHIL 1301 or 1354; and 3322.

 

 

PHIL 3320 Classical Greek Philosophy
Blinn Combs
MWF 1:30-2:20
Chapman 040

A study of the major figures in ancient Greek philosophy from Thales to Aristotle, with a special focus on thinkers of the high classical period: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.

Prerequisite:  PHIL 1301 or 1354 or consent of instructor

 

 

PHIL 3323 19th Century Philosophy
Dr. Andrew Kania
TR 9:55-11:10
Chapman 045

A study of important thinkers and movements at the beginning of the 19th century. We will focus initially on Kant, and investigate how German Idealism and Romanticism developed in the aftermath of Kant’s critical philosophy. After an extended treatment of Hegel, we will look at the Young Hegelians and Marx. The course will focus on issues in metaphysics, epistemology, the philosophy of history, and the problem of subjectivity.

Prerequisite: PHIL 1301 or 1354.

 

 

PHIL 3353 Philosophy of Law

Dr. Lawrence Kimmel
TR 11:20-12:35
Chapman 045

A critical study of legal theory, legal reasoning, and the role of law in contemporary society.

Prerequisite: PHIL 1301 or 1354.

 

 

PHIL 3350 Philosophy of Culture
Dr. Lawrence Kimmel
TR 2:10-3:25
CGC 045

Inquiry into the different forms and forces which shape contemporary life. The value and impact of art, science, and social, economic, and political technology as determinants of an emerging culture in the 21st century.

Prerequisites: PHIL 1301 or 1354; and 3320 or 3322.

 

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