A general introduction to ethics, examining both the historical development of ethical theory and its application to selected contemporary issues. (C4)
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A general introduction to ethics, examining both the historical development of ethical theory and its application to selected contemporary issues. (C4)
Service Learning
A general introduction to ethics, examining both the historical development of ethical theory and its application to selected contemporary issues. (C4)
Service Learning
A general introduction to some of the central questions and critical methods of philosophical thinking. (C4)
A general introduction to some of the central questions and critical methods of philosophical thinking. (C4)
This course in formal and informal methods for reasoning through arguments will examine the basic logical steps in clear thinking, and analytical problem solving. Students will build sound arguments and analyze fallacies in unsound arguments, and learn to critically evaluate statistical and problem-solving data. The course is a good preparation for the logical and analytical reasoning sections of the LSAT. (C4)
This course equips students with the theoretical and practical tools needed to identify, analyze, and resolve ethical issues in business. Possible topics include: the social responsibilities of corporations, product and workplace safety, advertising, consumerism, human rights and global markets, and/or economic development versus environmental protection. Drawing on everyday ethical dilemmas arising in the workplace, course materials also teach practical critical thinking and problem-solving skills. (C4)
This course equips students with the theoretical and practical tools needed to identify, analyze, and resolve ethical issues in business. Possible topics include: the social responsibilities of corporations, product and workplace safety, advertising, consumerism, human rights and global markets, and/or economic development versus environmental protection. Drawing on everyday ethical dilemmas arising in the workplace, course materials also teach practical critical thinking and problem-solving skills. (C4)
What is distinctive about the human condition? This course conducts a descriptive and normative inquiry into human nature. Both canonical and contemporary views of human nature will be considered. (C4)
Online course
A study of the fundamental questions raised by the existential thinkers. Topics to be addressed include: the existence of God, the role of emotion in thought, the absurdity of human existence, the contemporary crises of conscience in the face of death, cruelty, dehumanization, self-deceit and mediocrity. (C4)
A study of religious experience, the relationship between reason and belief, global and critical issues in the study of religion, consideration of the difficulties of the language of religion, the believer's arguments for God's existence, and the atheist's arguments against beliefs in transcendent realities. (C4)
Independent portfolio writing capstone project for seniors designed to deepen research done as part of the minor program of study. Fulfills writing-intensive requirement.
intensive writing course Instructors permission required
An opportunity for a student to study a topic not offered this semester, or not in the catalog, one on one with a professor. The topic must be arranged with an instructor prior to registration. (C4)
Independent Study Application form required