Maureen Eckert, PhD she/they

A critical examination of normative theories of obligation and value. It includes philosophical examination of some moral problems including but not limited to: abortion, euthanasia, death penalty, gender and sexual orientation equality, pornography and censorship, violence, and economic injustice. Numerous ethical theories will be discussed, including but not limited to: Cultural Relativism, Ethical Subjectivism, Ethical Egoism, Divine Command Theory, Utilitarianism, Rights Theories, Kantianism, Social Contract Theory, and Feminist Ethics.

A study of philosophy from its origin with the pre-Socratics to the middle ages. The major portion of the course will be devoted to the philosophies of Plato and Aristotle.

Community service, Internship, work experience (a) connected to a philosophy course taken for credit that (b) has a reflective project, major assessment and/or set of assessments demonstrating a student's engagement with philosophical ideas in community contexts and (c) is supervised by a faculty member.

Community service, Internship, work experience (a) connected to a philosophy course taken for credit that (b) has a reflective project, major assessment and/or set of assessments demonstrating a student's engagement with philosophical ideas in community contexts and (c) is supervised by a faculty member.

Community service, Internship, work experience (a) connected to a philosophy course taken for credit that (b) has a reflective project, major assessment and/or set of assessments demonstrating a student's engagement with philosophical ideas in community contexts and (c) is supervised by a faculty member.

An examination of the role that ethical principles play in information collection and analysis; and the use of information and technology. Topics covered include algorithms, algorithmic bias, artificial intelligence, responsible programming, hacking, and professional codes of data generation, processing, dissemination, sharing, and use, and the ethical impact of technology.

Intensive study of (1) major philosophers, such as Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Quine, and Wittgenstein, or (2) philosophers related by a common theme in development, such as Aquinas, Scotus, Ockham, or Locke, Berkeley, Hume, or Descartes, Spinoza, Leibnitz, or (3) current philosophical work. May be repeated with change of content.

Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline's course offerings. Conditions and hours to be arranged.