PHILOSOPHY THE MINOR: To qualify as having a minor a student needs a minimum of 15 hours in philosophy, i.e., 5 courses. Of these no more than 6 hours may be transfer credit. The 15 hours must include at least one part of the history sequence (PHH 3103, PHH 3402) and, if only one part of the sequence is elected, a logic course (PHI 2100 or PHI 3130). At least 3 courses must be at the 3000 level or higher; only one of these may be independent study (PHI 4905). The Undergraduate Coordinator has further information. OVERSEAS STUDY: Students interested in study abroad should consult with a department advis- er or the Overseas Studies Office in 123 Tigert. GENERAL EDUCATION: Courses are available at all levels (2000,3000,4000) and in diverse categories (H, I, M). Normally freshmen and sophomores elect their first philosophy course at the 2000 level. Upperclass and repeat elections are subject only to stated course prerequisites and to individual discre- tion. To assist selection, the Department provides detailed advance descriptions of all its courses for any semester; inquire at the main office. The Undergradu- ate Coordinator and other faculty want you to consult them about course elections. Philosophy, History of PHH 2062 Philosophical Origins I. Credits: 3 A study of the origins in pre-Renaissance thought of major ideas still current today. Readings from such thinkers as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine and Aquinas. (H) PHH 2063 Philosophical Origins II. Credits: 3 An examination of philosophical ideas arising from the major discoveries and revolutions, both political and scientific, that mark the modern age. The course will consider such figures as Descartes, Galileo, Rousseau, Locke, Marx, Mill and Nietzsche. (H) PHH 3103 Ancient Greek Philosophy. Credits: 3 A sustained study of Plato and Aristotle with some consideration of pre-Socratic antecedents and Hellenistic successors. (H) PHH 3402 Modem Philosophy. Credits 3 An historical survey of philosophy from Hobbes to the early 19th century. The course covers at least four major philosophers of the period in primary sources. (H) PHH 3640 Existentialism. Credits 3 An examination of the existentialist movement in phi- losophy through readings from such figures as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Sartre. (H) Philosophy PHI 2015 Introduction to Philosophy. Credits: 3 Representative questions and methods in philosophy with readings drawn from traditional and recent works. (H) PHI 2100 Logic. Credits: 3 An introduction to the analysis of informal and formal arguments; topics include syllogisms, propositional logic and inductive reasoning. (M) PHI 2403 Science, Myth and Value. Credits: 3 An introduction to issues in philosophy of science covering the distinction between scientific and nonsci- entific reasoning, problems of a scientific methodolo- gy, and science and ethics. (H) tt Grading is on S-U basis only. PHI 3130 Symbolic Logic. Credits: 3 A systematic study of forms of deduction; techniques and topics include truth-functional analysis and quan- tification. (M) PHI 3400 Philosophy of Natural Science. Credits: 3 Introduction to central contemporary issues, e.g., the nature of laws, the logic of discovery, and the relation- ships between different sciences. The sciences most used for illustration vary with the instructor. (H) PHI 3420 Philosophy of the Social Sciences. Credits: 3 A study of philosophical problems raised by the social sciences, e.g. sociology, anthropology, economics, social psychology. The course considers the status of laws, methodologies and such problems as relativism and the role of values. (H) PHI 3630 Contemporary Moral Issues. Credits: 3 An introduction to moral philosophy through selected contemporary issues, e.g. abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, pornography. Readings include histori- cal and contemporary philosophers. (H) PHI 3650 Moral Philosophy. Credits: 3 Analysis and criticism of various normative models of human conduct and standards for making moral deci- sions. Emphasis on historical development of moral theory. (H) PHI 3700 Philosophy of Religion. Credits: 3 A historical and textual approach to philosophies of religion and religious philosophies based on Hellenistic and Hebraic ways of understanding God, man, and world. (H) PHI 3800 Aesthetics. Credits: 3 Inquiry into the standards of aesthetic judgment, the nature of an artistic object, the nature of creativity, and the relationship between art and cognition. The course includes representative works of such thinkers as Kant, Schiller, Nietzsche, Collingwood, Langer, Goodman, Danto. (H) PHI 4320 Philosophy of Mind. Credits: 3; Prereq: PHH 3103 & PHH 3402. Considers central topics and issues encountered when we try to state clearly what human beings are, with emphasis on works in the analytical tradition. (H) PHI 4360 Theory of Knowledge. Credits: 3; Prereq: PHH 3103 or PHH 3402 or con- sent of the instructor. An inquiry into epistemology covering such issues as perception, the definition of truth, the certainty of knowledge claims, the basis of belief, and the concept of rationality. The course includes both classical and contemporary philosophers. (H) PHI 4460 Philosophical Issues in Agriculture. Credits: 3; Prereq: A 3000 ethics course, PHH 3402, PHM 3202 or AGG 4932. A normative study of fundamental relationships between human beings and the land and life-forms sustaining them. Issues include the nature and goals of agricultural life and how the model of industrial activity affects agriculture. This course is an elective in the Humanities and Agriculture Programs. (H) PHI 4662 Ethical Theory I. Credits: 3 Study of the meaning and logical character of moral questions and the thought processes we should employ in answering them. (H) PHI 4663 Ethical Theory II. ,Credits: 3 Study of the moral reasoning of egoists, utilitarians, deontologists, and contractarians. Different accounts of moral reasoning are tested against current issues. (H) PHI 4680 Theory of Value. Credits: 3; Prereq: One course from PHI 3650, PHH 3402, PHM 3202, or consent of the instructor. Concepts of value as they enter into the analysis of such topics as politics, economic processes, culture, and aes- thetic experience. Readings are predominantly recent works. (H) PHI 4905 Individual Work. Credits: 1 to 3; max 6. Available by Departmental permission to upper divi- sion students who have taken at least 12 hours of phi- losophy and who make suitable advance application via the Undergraduate Coordinator. PHI 4912 Honors Project. Credits: 3 Open to qualified philosophy majors upon application to the Department. PHI 4930 Special Topics. Credits: 3; May be repeated with change of content up to a maximum of 6 credits. Philosophy of Man and Society PHM 2204 Social Issues and Political Thought. Credits: 3 A survey of fundamental issues, designed as an intro- duction to classic works in political philosophy. Topics such as comparative systems, authority, and freedom will be discussed. (H) PHM 3032 Ethics and Ecology. Credits: 3 A normative study of the relationships between human beings and the environment, with special emphasis on land and resources. (H) PHM 3124 Latin American Social Thought. Credits: 3; Prereq: Permission of instructor, but History of Latin America or PHH 3402 is recommended. A critical reading of selective works by 20th century Latin American philosophers and social thinkers. The course will focus on such topics as cultural identity and theory of liberation. (I) PHM 3202 Political Philosophy. Credits: 3 A study of major works in political philosophy. The course covers such issues as the nature of political authority, toleration, the nature of political freedom, and the aim of political organization. (H) PHM 3224 Feminism. Credits: 3 An analysis of theoretical and practical issues in femi- nism such as radical, liberal and socialist perspectives, gender roles, and equal opportunity. This course is an elective in Women's Studies. (I) PHM 3500 Philosophy of History. Credits: 3 Issues raised by interpretation and knowledge in his- torical studies; 19th and 20th century philosophers on, e.g., historicism, historical explanation, the relationship between causes and actions, and rational reconstruc- tion. (H) PHM 3640 Ethics of Communication. Credits: 3 An examination of ethical issues in communication between individuals and in the media. Possible topics include truth-telling, misrepresentation, privacy, and fairness. (H)