An exploration of feminist theory in the areas of philosophy, the arts, and popular culture, with emphasis on the ways in which human institutions and practices contribute to concepts, norms, and laws regarding gender. May be repeated when content is changed. 4003 Conflicting Values in the Modern World Different approaches to the essential problems of modern existence, leading to a description of contemporary values and the tensions and conflicts among them. The emphasis is on direct experience with works of art. The Search for Values in the Humanistic Disciplines Examination of values leading to the formulation of standards of judgment.
Emphasis is on direct experience with the works of art.
The first semester of a two-semester interdepartmental course in the intellectual history of the physical sciences from the Renaissance to the present. Major influences on the arts and literature included. A survey of the major beliefs of the world, and of their relationship with history, ethics, political and social theory, and psychology. An interdisciplinary, value-oriented discussion course. An interdisciplinary course taught by faculty and guests from diverse disciplines.