The purpose of this project is both to afford the candidate the opportunity to acquire appropriate research skills and to pursue a topic in some depth. An overview of western Philosophy from its beginnings to the Renaissance with special emphasis on a selected few of the more important Philosophers. An overview of western Philosophy from the Renaissance to the present, with special emphasis on a selected few of the more important Philosophers. Baccalareate Research Project Candidates for the baccalaureate degree are required to submit a research paper of at least forty pages on a topic selected by the student and prepared under the guidance of a member of the Department. This project is intended to assure that the student acquires familiarity with the bibliographic, research and writing skills appropriate to the field of Philosophy.
Any modifications requested are to be completed before a final grade is assigned.
A public oral presentation of the results of the research is arranged after the final version has been approved. A course examining the nature, sources and types of values. Attention will be given to the major theories of value that have been proposed as well as to important issues such as the objectivity or subjectivity of values, the connection between value and ethical judgment, the role of values in elaborating systems of norms. Advanced Philosophy Majors should consult the head of the Philosophy department regarding the possibility of earning credit for this course. Readings in Philosophy Selected readings in an area or period of Philosophy directed, explained and guided by the instructor as arranged between the instructor and the student.