2006-2007 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Philosophy
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Associate Professor Singer, Chairperson
Professors Dardis, Godlove, Wallace; Associate Professors Karofsky,
O’Byrne; Assistant Professors Acampora, Baehr, Eliot, McEvoy
Philosophy is a disciplined form of reflection about ourselves and the
world. Philosophy includes the study of reasoning itself, seeking to
establish standards for good thinking in every field of human inquiry,
as well as the critical examination of our most general beliefs about
life, religion, ethics, politics, science and art. Its special concern
is with problems for which there are no easy answers. The study of
philosophy increases self-understanding, as well as fundamental
analytical, critical and interpretive capacities applicable in any
profession, and in any human situation. A major or minor in philosophy
is valuable preparation for careers in law, medicine, education,
business, government, the ministry, and computer and information
sciences.
Students may major or minor in philosophy or in one of several
interdisciplinary areas, or simply take courses in areas of special
interest. PHI 10 is a general introduction which provides the student
with a broad picture of the subject, together with the tools and
intellectual foundations required for further study in philosophy. PHI
14 and 20 also serve as good general introductory courses. PHI 150 and
154 focus on the fundamentals of good reasoning; other basic courses
provide general perspectives for studies in many other disciplines.
Courses in the history of philosophy and in systematic areas of
philosophy concentrate on aspects of the history of philosophy, on
particular philosophical problems (e.g., the nature of God), and on
special fields of philosophical inquiry (e.g., theory of knowledge,
philosophy of feminism, philosophy of science, philosophy of
literature). Some advanced courses have a prerequisite (typically PHI
10 or 14) while others are open to any interested student.
Philosophy of Science
Assistant Professor of Philosophy Eliot, Adviser
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