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Philosophy (PHILOS)

PHILOS 5521      Managerial And Administrative Decision Making And Ethical Values View Details
Methods of problem definition and decision making in ethics are presented with the goal of providing the student with a matrix for case review. A series of cases is offered that serve to integrate approaches to ethical reflection with management and administrative decision making. Cases are chosen on the basis of topical, curricular and conceptual relevance.
Credits: 3 hours
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PHILOS 5540      Seminar On Philosophy And Law View Details
An examination from a philosophical perspective of the historical and conceptual relationships present in the evolution, development and analysis of law. Among the systems of analysis examined will be natural law theory, legal positivism and legal realism. Ordinarily the seminar will focus on a specific area of controversy in the law.
Credits: 2 hours
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PHILOS 5546      Ethics And Government View Details
An examination of ethical issues related to government, with the primary focus on national and local governmental bodies in the United States. Ethics in the executive, legislative and judicial branches are examined. Ethical standards for elected officials and appointed public servants are reviewed. Attempts to ""legislate morality"" are considered. The course includes a historical review of ethics and government and an analysis of the legal implications of legislation regarding ethics in the executive branch.
Credits: 3 hours
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PHILOS 5620      Descartes To Hume View Details
Credits: 3 hours
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PHILOS 5625      Aesthetics View Details
Credits: 3 hours
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PHILOS 5638      Philosophy Of Biology View Details
Credits: 3 hours
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PHILOS 5640      Philosophy Of Law View Details
Credits: 3 hours
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PHILOS 5690      Research In Selected Fields: Graduate Studies View Details
Intensive research in an area selected by the student in consultation with the instructor. By permission only. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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