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T PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy (5) SSc
Major philosophical questions relating to such matters as the existence of God, the foundations of knowledge, the nature of reality, and the nature of morality. Approach may be either historical or topical. Course equivalent to: PHIL 100 and BIS 193.

T PHIL 200 Introduction to the Philosophy of Human Rights (5) SSc
Introduces and discusses different philosophical views on humanity, good, rights, universality, and other concepts that have influenced our understanding of human rights.

T PHIL 240 Introduction to Ethics (5) A&H/SSc
Critical introduction to various philosophical views of the basis and presuppositions of morality and moral knowledge. Critical introduction to various types of normative ethical theory, including utilitarian, deontological, and virtue theories. Course equivalent to: PHIL 240.

T PHIL 250 Practical Reasoning (5) SSc, RSN
Introduces concepts and methods useful for practical analysis of arguments in everyday contexts; meaning, syllogisms, inductive and deductive inference, informal fallacies, argument structure, moral reasoning, and legal reasoning.

T PHIL 251 Data and Discourse (5) SSc
Explores the role of data in contemporary discourse and develops proficiency in evaluating arguments involving data. The ability to evaluate quantitative evidence is becoming increasingly central to scholarly discourse, political debate, and daily life.

T PHIL 270 Case Studies in Medical Ethics (2, max. 4) SSc
Explores ethical and philosophical issues related to themes in health through case studies by drawing on ethical theory. Covers themes which may include death and dying, reproduction and birth, medical technologies, health and social justice. Repeatable with instructor permission. Course overlaps with: T NURS 410/THLEAD 410 and PHIL 242. Credit/no-credit only.

T PHIL 310 Chinese Philosophy (5) SSc
Introduces to students the major schools of philosophical and religious teachings in China since the classical period. The topics covered will include, among others, Confucianism, Taoism, and Chinese Buddhism, as well as a score of deities stemming from and associated with these teachings.

T PHIL 314 Philosophy of Crime and Punishment (5) SSc
Examination of philosophical theories regarding criminal habits and punishment and the philosophical problems connected with specific topics in criminal law. Examines proper subject matter of criminal law (drug use, pornography, euthanasia); limits of criminal sanctions; crime and privilege (corporate crime, white-collar crime, blackmail); justifications for punishment; mercy; and execution. Course equivalent to: PHIL 314.

T PHIL 315 Chinese Philosophy and Religions Today (5)
Following an introduction to the major schools of philosophy and religious teachings in China, we will focus on the roles of these intellectual currents in contemporary Chinese life. Topics covered include Confucianism, Taoism, Chinese Buddhism, and other folk and local beliefs. By understanding China's classical philosophies, students will gain a solid foundation for the understanding modern and contemporary Chinese thought.

T PHIL 350 Contemporary Search for Meaning (5) SSc
Examines the search for human meaning and value as it has emerged in the writings of modern philosophy, psychology and literature. Explores how the quest for different forms of meaning has developed and how that quest has been answered.

T PHIL 353 The End of the Modern World: 1600 - 2000 (5) SSc
Investigates the origin, influence and definition of the modern period. Explores the fundamental images and assumptions of this period and discusses the forces that are undermining them. Concludes with a consideration of what may replace these images and assumptions in the next few decades.

T PHIL 354 American Modes of Thought and Experience (5) SSc
Explores the roots of the American experience in its European intellectual and cultural background. Focuses on the peculiarly American angle of vision and value in the development of its cultural heritage. Examines the contribution of tradition and change to that experience and to subsequent philosophical reflection upon it.