PHILOSOPHY

PHIL 111 Philosophy of Human Nature / 3 units
46 111 01 (CRN 4601)   
Gratton, P.
This introductory course surveys various approaches to human nature. The course may include such topics as the relation of mind and body, the nature of consciousness, life after death and the existence of the soul, the possibility of artificial intelligence, the relation between the individual and society, non-Western views of human nature, and relevant gender issues. Note: Course will be canceled if there are fewer than six (6) paid students enrolled as of Monday, July 7.
3-week Post Session (8/4 – 8/22)
M-F                                          
1:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
PJ 218                                                         
Limit 32

PHIL 321 Social Ethics / 3 units
46 321 01 (CRN 4602)   
Hinman, L.
A study of the applications of ethical concepts and principles to different areas of human social conduct. Typical issues considered include abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty, assisted reproductive technologies, racism, sexism, poverty and welfare, animal rights, environmental ethics, and world hunger. Fulfills the Core Curriculum ethics requirement. Note: Course will be canceled if there are fewer than six (6) paid students enrolled as of Monday, May 5.
3-week Pre Session (6/2 – 6/20)
M-Th                                       
9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
PJ 218                                                         
Limit 30

PHIL 330 (01) Ethics / 3 units
46 330 01 (CRN 4603)   
Watson, L.
A general study of principles or standards for judging individual and social conduct, focusing on major thinkers and philosophical issues in normative ethics, and the application of moral judgment to social or problem areas in human conduct. Fulfills the Core Curriculum ethics requirement. Note: Course will be canceled if there are fewer than six (6) paid students enrolled as of Monday, May 5.
3-week Pre Session (6/2 – 6/20)
M-F                                          
1:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
PJ 220                                                         
Limit 30

PHIL 330 (02) Ethics / 3 units
46 330 02 (CRN 4604)
Hower, T.
A general study of principles or standards for judging individual and social conduct, focusing on major thinkers and philosophical issues in normative ethics, and the application of moral judgment to social or problem areas in human conduct. Fulfills the Core Curriculum ethics requirement. Note: Course will be canceled if there are fewer than six (6) paid students enrolled as of Tuesday, May 27.
6-week Mid Session (6/23 – 8/1)
TTh                                          
5:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
PJ 217                                                         
Limit 30

PHIL 331 Biomedical Ethics / 3 units
46 331 01 (CRN 4605)   
Jones, G.
A systematic examination of ethical principles as they apply to issues in medicine and scientific research, that is: mercy killing; abortion; experimentation on human subjects; allocation of scarce medical resources; organ transplants; and behavior modification. Moral obligations connected with the roles of nurse, doctor, etc., will receive special attention. Fulfills the Core Curriculum ethics requirement. Note: Course will be canceled if there are fewer than six (6) paid students enrolled as of Monday, July 7.
3-week Post Session (8/4 – 8/22)
M-Th                                        
5:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
PJ 218                                                         
Limit 30

PHIL 334 Studies in Ethics / 3 units
46 334 01 (CRN 4608)   
Bradley, J.
Exploration of selected issues in moral philosophy, often of an interdisciplinary nature, on such themes as: death and dying, environmental ethics, business ethics, morality and science fiction, morality and teaching, etc. Fulfills the Core Curriculum ethics requirement. Note: Course will be canceled if there are fewer than six (6) paid students enrolled as of Monday, July 7.
3-week Post Session (8/4 – 8/22)
M-F                                          
1:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
PJ 219                                                         
Limit 30

PHIL 336 Virtues and Vices / 3 units
46 336 01 (CRN 4606)
Timpe, K.
An investigation of the morality of character that considers the question, “What kind of person ought I be?” This approach to morality is contrasted with standard Kantian and utilitarian positions. Specific virtues and vices typically considered include: love, friendship, hate, jealousy, compassion, deceit, self-deception, anger resentment, and forgiveness. Fulfills the Core Curriculum ethics requirement. Note: Course will be canceled if there are fewer than six (6) paid students enrolled as of Monday, July 7.
3-week Post Session (8/4 – 8/22)
M-F                                        
9:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
PJ 218                                                         
Limit 30

PHIL 338 Environmental Ethics / 3 units
46 338 01 (CRN 4607)   
Peffer, R.
An exploration of ethical issues pertinent to the environment, for example: obligations to future generations; the question of animal rights, endangered species, pesticides and pollution, energy technologies, depletion of resources, and global justice and ocean resources. Consideration of the pertinent obligations of individuals, businesses, and government. Fulfills the Core Curriculum ethics requirement. Note: Course will be canceled if there are fewer than six (6) paid students enrolled as of Monday, May 5.
3-week Pre Session (6/2 – 6/20)
M-Th                                        
4:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
PJ 218                                                         
Limit 30