• PHIL 4310: Philosophy of Science

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Study of different views of the nature of science: the classical traditions of Hempel and Popper, Kuhn's subjectivism, and Feyerabend's anarchism. Topics include confirmation, induction, scientific realism, reductionism, and the growth of scientific knowledge.
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• PHIL 4400: Metaphysics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Study of fundamental problems of existence. Topics include: mind and its relation to the body, determinism and human freedom, fatalism, idealism and realism, truth, and our knowledge of the world.
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• PHIL 4410: Philosophy of Mind

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Beginning with the context of Cartesian mind/body dualism, a thorough examination of Cartesian privacy, privileged access, and the problem of other minds is conducted. Ancillary topics may include the mind/machine controversy and animal intelligence.
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• PHIL 4500: Virtue Ethics (DHA)

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students examine how character excellences can serve as a foundation for ethical theory. Topics covered include the nature of the virtues, moral motivation and the emotions, moral education, practical wisdom, friendship and family relationships, and a deep concept of happiness.
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• PHIL 4530: Ethics and Biotechnology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Interdisciplinary examination of key issues such as: cloning, human genetic screening and therapy, and transgenic animals and food. Cross-listed as: PHIL 6530.
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• PHIL 4600: Philosophy of Law

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Examines the nature of law, relations between law and morality, the obligation to obey law, ways to interpret law, the justification of legal punishment, and appropriate conditions for civil and criminal liability.
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• PHIL 4900: Philosophy Seminar

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Detailed consideration of a particular philosopher or philosophical problem. Course may be repeated when a different topic is discussed. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 3010 and PHIL 3020 Repeatable for credit: Yes Grade Mode: Standard
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• PHIL 4910: Readings and Research

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Independent study of a particular philosopher or philosophical topic. Course may be repeated when a different topic is discussed. Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor. Repeatable for credit.
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• PHIL 4920: Senior Honors Seminar

  1.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Credit for completing and presenting a senior honors thesis project. Requirement may be fulfilled by publishing the thesis in an academic journal, defending the thesis before a faculty committee, presenting the thesis at an academic conference, or presenting the thesis in the philosophy session during Scholar's Day.
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• PHIL 4930: Senior Honors Thesis

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Independent study research credits for preparation of a senior honors thesis to fulfill requirements for a degree in philosophy with departmental honors. Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor. Repeatable for credit.
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