Philosophy of Sex and Love (PHIL 2080) M 5:30 SII
Philosophy of Sex and Love (PHIL 2080) M 5:30 SII
Philosophical Problems in Technology (PHIL 2080) Internet Course, SII
Ethics and the Environment (PHIL 2080) M 5:30
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Philosophy and Film: Human Rights and Film
(PHIL 3110) Th 5:30 SI
Philosophy of Science (PHIL 3310) Tu Th 10:00
Philosophy and Women (PHIL 3370) W 5:30 SI
Theories of Human Rights (PHIL 3590) Th 5:30 SII
Paternalism, Liberty & Democracy (PHIL 4100) M W 4:00
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PHIL 2080 Philosophy of Sex and Love M 5:30 SII -- Schiller
Introduction to philosophical issues of sexuality through study of sexual love from Greek ideals of eros to contemporary theory that sexuality is a body language. Exploration of nature and value of sexual activity by examining questions such as:
PHIL 2080 Philosophical Problems in Technology -- Umbaugh (via the Net)
New information technologies have been hailed as the most important development for humankind since the harnessing of fire and condemned as escapist and alienating. This course seeks the truth about computer-mediated communication, virtual realities, cryptography, and the like. This is an Internet course--students should have full Internet access and be familiar with the use of e-mail and the World Wide Web. Contact bumbaugh@webster.edu for more information.
PHIL 2080 Ethics and the Environment. M 5:30 SI -- Parsons
In this course, we will critically evaluate the theories, attitudes, and practices that affect how we conceive of humankind's "place" on earth. Topics to be addresses include: the preservation of diversity, corporate responsibility, varieties of activism, ecofeminism, property rights, and animal rights. Text: The Envirnmental Ethics and Policy Book
PHIL 3310 Philosophy of Science. Tu/Th 10:00 -- Umbaugh
An introduction to the main issues in philosophy of science, with special attention to the development of science as an intellectual process in cultural and historical context. We will attend to the role of scientific developments in shaping philosophy and philosophy of science; the influence of philosophy and philosophy of science on the development of science; interactions between technological and theoretical innovations; and noteworthy philosophical characterizations of the scientific enterprise, confirmation, explanation, the nature of theories, and the growth of scientific knowledge. Texts include: Toulmin & Goodfield, The Fabric of the Heavens: The development of astronomy and dynamics, Kourany, ed., Scientific Knowledge, and Salmon, Scientific Explanation and the Causal Structure of the World.
PHIL 3110 Philosophy and Film: Human Rights and Film. Th 5:30 SI -- Sandler -- $35 lab fee
In this course we will look at and talk about eight films and videos that explore serious human rights concerns. In doing so, along with reading and writing about the films and the situations or problems depicted in them, we should learn a fair bit about the films, film, the situations depicted, human rights, and the human condition. The course features selections from the 1997 Human Rights Watch Film Festival.
PHIL 3370 Philosophy and Women W 5:30 SI -- Schiller
In addition to analyzing the systematic nature of sexism and oppression, this course highlights the complexities of femininity and masculinity in the contexts of culture and cultural images (for example in fashion and entertainment), the domestic scene, and the world of work, and provides an exploration of masculinity in light of feminism. Two take-home exams and two short (1 to 2 pages) papers. Texts: Free Spirits: Feminist Philosophers on Culture and Politics of Reality
PHIL 3590 Theories of Human Rights Th 5:30 SII -- Sandler
This course will pursue two threads simultaneously. One will be to look at concepts of human rights as they intertwine with concepts of justice, law, morals, and the state. Attention will be paid to arguments about the primacy of civil and political versus economic and social rights, and arguments about the relativity of rights. The second thread will be case studies of contemporary charges of human rights violations. Crosslistes with POLT 3590. Prerequisites: One of POLT 1070, POLT 3001, POLT 3020, PHIL 2300, GNST 1600. This course meets the requirement for the Certificate in International Human Rights.
PHIL 4100 Current Topics: Paternalism, Liberty & Democracy M W 4:00-5:20 -- Corbett
This exploration is for students with 6 philosophy hours or more (or instructor's permission), who wish to sit with graduating majors in their overview. Major research paper, assigned readings, class attendance, and participation required. The central burden of seminar participation will be with graduating majors and class members. We will explore classical theories undergirding democracy, and emergent theories of equality of humans, the relationship of personal responsibility and liberty.
