An inquiry into the nature of mind and an examination of the theoretical foundations of psychology. An examination of the ethical issues raised by such practices as abortion, euthanasia, birth control, life prolonging techniques, human experimentation, recombinant DNA research, and cloning. An examination of issues at the intersection of law and morality. Among possible topics are the legitimate limits of legal control of individuals, the relation of legal validity and moral value, the role of moral reasons in judicial decision making, and the nature of legal justice. An examination of the ethical problems encountered in business.
Attention is given, where possible, to noneuropean perspectives.
Philosophy European philosophical thought during the 19th century. Philosophy A study of major movements in twentieth century philosophy arising out of the study of language and meaning. Readings will be drawn from the work of Russell, Wittgenstein, Ayer, Dummett, Quine, and Derrida. In the 20th Century phenomenology has emerged as a new and powerful philosophical program. But while the thinkers who carry out this project share a similarity of method, their writings reveal a provocative variation in results.