Courses For Philosophy at Allegheny College
The Minor
Minors must take:
Two courses from among Philosophy 130, 140 and 150.
Philosophy 310
Philosophy 580
Two electives to bring the total to 24 credits.
Philosophy minors are required to have a GPA of at least 2.0 in the major at graduation. All department courses taken at Allegheny on a letter-grade basis are included in that calculation, with the exception of repeated courses for which only the most recent grade counts. No more than one Philosophy course that is taken Credit/No Credit will count toward the minor.
130 Values and Knowledge
An introduction to the connections between the values and the ways of knowing that are characteristic of modern western culture. The course focuses upon the pursuit and justification of knowledge and scientific understanding and the ethical and political values that are implicit in those endeavors.
140 Ethics and Community
An examination of contemporary challenges facing democracy as an ideal for the moral life and the moral community. Not open to seniors.
150 Epistemology: The Theory of Knowledge
What do you really know, and how can you justify your claims to know? This course examines the ways in which philosophers have attempted to answer these questions. It considers skepticism about the possibility of any certain knowledge, presents analysis of reasonable and unreasonable uses and interpretations of the term “truth,” and explores recent failed attempts to provide foundations for knowledge in empirical evidence. Not open to seniors.
210 Oppression and Liberation
An overview of analyses of oppression and theories of liberation generated by groups traditionally marginalized in the United States. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
212 The Problem of the Self: East and West
(also listed as Religious Studies 212)
An examination of the problem of the self in a cross-cultural context. The Eastern traditions are represented by early Buddhism, the Advaita Vedanta philosophy of Sankara, Taoism and Zen Buddhism. The Western tradition is represented by the existential thought of Soren Kierkegaard, the dialogical philosophy of Martin Buber, the deconstructive theology of Mark C. Taylor, and others. This course may alternatively be counted toward a religious studies major or minor. Prerequisite: At least one course in Philosophy or Religious Studies.
227 Religion and the Challenge of Modernity
(also listed as Religious Studies 227)
An exploration of the philosophical study of religion, particularly in light of the contest between traditional modes of religious expression and the rise of a critical mentality in the modern West. Issues to be addressed may include the ethics of belief, theories of rationality and their relevance to religion, the problem of evil, religious experience, and the epistemic status of belief in God. Prerequisite: A previous course in Religious Studies.
230 Science in Its Cultural Setting
A study of the structure and justification of scientific theory and of the activities of scientists engaged in theory development. A theoretical component of the course concerns the logical processes of theory acceptance and rejection. That component is fleshed out in historical study of theory development in one or two notable episodes in the history of science, such as the Copernican revolution in astronomy or the development of Darwinian theory in biology. Prerequisites: One course in philosophy or one course in natural science, or permission of instructor.
240 Mind and Brain
A philosophical exploration of historical and 20th-century attempts to understand and to model human thought. A study of episodes in the long tradition of the study of mind and brain in philosophy is connected to current work within the disciplines of neuroscience, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence. Students read the writings of past and contemporary philosophers and practitioners within the other disciplines mentioned. Prerequisite: Philosophy 130 or 150 or permission of the instructor.
250 Philosophy and the Arts
An introduction to a wide range of issues arising in connection with the arts. Students consider the nature of art, aesthetic perception and experience, aesthetic value, expression, representation, interpretation and criticism of the arts, morality and art, and the influence of postmodernism on art and aesthetics. The main ideas of such figures as Plato, Aristotle, Hume, Kant, Nietzsche, Tolstoy, and Freud are discussed alongside those of contemporary philosophers and artists.
260 Ancient Greek Philosophy
A comprehensive introduction to ancient Greek philosophy covering the pre-Socratics, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Through close study and discussion of a range of original texts (in translation), students engage the main ideas of these philosophers on such themes as the nature of reality, the soul, knowledge, virtue, and the good life for humans.
270 Early Modern Philosophy: Science and Knowledge
A study of translated writings from European thinkers of the 17th and 18th centuries on epistemology, the description of the human mind, and the justification of scientific understanding. Authors may include Galileo, Descartes, Leibniz, Locke, Hume and Kant. The authors present positions relevant to a number of philosophical movements, including the Mechanical Philosophy, Rationalism, Empiricism and Transcendental Philosophy. Prerequisite: Philosophy 130 or 150 or permission of the instructor.
310 Global Justice
An examination of the difficulties facing the ideals of democracy, international aid and development as global and multicultural movements. We consider the justice of such institutions from the perspectives of international responsibilities and local self-determination. Prerequisites: Philosophy 140 or 210 or permission of the instructor.
350 Ethics and Existence
A study of some of the major movements in recent continental philosophy with an emphasis on re-imagining ethical responsibility. Among the movements considered are phenomenology, existentialism, philosophical hermeneutics, poststructuralism, deconstruction, and postmodernism. Thinkers to be discussed may include Husserl, Heidegger, Gadamer, Sartre, Foucault, Derrida, Irigaray, Deleuze, Lyotard, and Levinas. Prerequisites: One course in philosophy or permission of the instructor.
395 Medical Ethics
A study of the principles of medical ethics as applied to case studies. After studying the nature and foundations of the principles of medical ethics, students present oral and written analyses of medical cases that pose significant ethical issues. Prerequisite: Not open to first-year students.
475 Practicum in Teaching Philosophy
An examination of the literature about teaching philosophy to younger students and an experience in teaching philosophy to middle or high school students. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
580 Philosophy Seminar
An advanced study of a problem or central figure in philosophy. Course content changes substantially from year to year; consequently, seminars offered under this number may be taken more than once. See department members to discuss, and perhaps to suggest, upcoming offerings. Prerequisites: At least one course in philosophy, or permission of the instructor. This course may not be taken on a credit/no credit basis.
590 Independent Study
600 Senior Project Tutorial
Preparation for the Senior Project; preliminary research and project proposal including a discussion of how work done outside the department for the major will be integrated into the project. Credit: Two semester hours. To be taken on a Credit/No Credit basis.
610 Senior Project
Final research, presentation and defense of the Senior Project.
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