PHIL 3005 Philosophy of the Human Person (3-0-3)
This course will study the human person and the realms of experience that generate the framework for thinking and acting. The aim of the course is to analyze and assess the question of essence as it pertains to human being in the world. The realms of experience to be explored are Myth/Religion, Knowing, Art, Science and Ethical/Political experience. Annually. Prerequisite: PHIL 1000 with a grade of "C" or better.

PHIL 3010 Ancient Political Philosophy (3-0-3)
A critical inquiry into the political philosophy of ancient Greek thought. The theme is the relationship of theory to practice, which is analyzed from the perspective of differentiated human experience, the struggle to explain the meaning of existence and the place of human being in the world. The theoretical foundations of Plato's thought are explored, while from Aristotle's thought the practical applications of philosophy to political action will be analyzed. The aim is to understand political philosophy not only as an expression of experienced reality but also as a standard for moral/political existence. Normally offered every Spring semester. Prerequisite: PHIL 1000 with a grade of "C" or better Cross listed with POLS 3501

PHIL 3011 Modern and Contemporary Political Philosophy (3-0-3)
A critical inquiry into the problems of classical liberal theory in an attempt to understand some of the questions confronting contemporary Western democracy. The inquiry concentrates on three themes: the isolation of the modern individual in a changing world, problematic requirements for political consciousness, and the inherent conflict of self-interest and the good of the whole. Normally offered every other year. Prerequisite: PHIL 1000 with a grade of "C" or better Cross listed with POLS 3601

PHIL 3012 Pragmatic Thought (3-0-3)
The focus of this course will on constructed justice as the political questions of rights and obligations are disclosed in the debate between liberal theorists who oppose a conception of justice grounded in rights revealing a strong sense of individualism to a communitarian conception of justice grounded in the good that reveals a framework of self-understanding that presupposes a conception of community. Biannually. Prerequisite: PHIL 1000 with a grade of "C" or betterCross listed with POLS 3701

PHIL 3020 Existentialism (3-0-3)
Existential philosophy is a philosophy that distances itself from grand theory and claims there are other descriptive vocabularies that render meaning as well. Thus existential philosophy searches for meaning rather than truth and posits the proposition that "existence precedes essence," meaning existence consists of choices that the individual must make in order to achieve his or her humanity. Normally offered yearly. Prerequisite: PHIL 1000 with a grade of "C" or better.

PHIL 3095 Major Philosophers in History (3-0-3)
This course will undertake a critical reading of the work of one philosopher each quarter, alternating ancient with modern, and will examine the meaning, language, and consistency of the text. The aim is to acquaint students with fundamental

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