This course enables students to reflect on and critically evaluate difference concepts, theories, and analyses of emotion, from the time of aristotle to the present. Special attention will be given to current philosophical debates. An inquiry into such matters as probability, casual relationships, methods in formulating and verifying hypotheses, and related issues in inductive reasoning and investigation. 3 hours of philosophy or junior standing. This course provides an overview of contemporary epistemology.
Epistemology inquires into the nature of knowledge and the justification of belief.
An investigation of the ethical issues associated with the practice of medicine and the pursuit of medical research. Professional codes, euthanasia, confidentiality, and experimentation with human subjects are discussed. 3 hours of humanities or philosophy, or sophomore standing. The course inquiries into a variety of topics centrally related to death and dying as unavoidable aspects of the human condition. 3 hours of humanities or philosophy, or sophomore standing.