PH 102
Philosophical Perspectives
Examination of differing traditional and contemporary views of such basic philosophical problems as: What can we know? Are moral judgments relative? Is human behavior free? Emphasis on analysis of differing arguments, thus encouraging students to develop a capacity for philosophical reasoning. Spring 2003, and in alternate years.

PH 241
Personal and Professional Ethics
After a brief introduction to basic theoretical perspectives in ethics, students identify, analyze and discuss various ethical perplexities that arise in personal and professional life. Fall 2001, and in alternate years.

IDS 270
Material Culture: Calvin Klein, Mickey Mouse and Other Topics
Focuses on the analysis of physical objects as they reflect and shape the values of society and the way we view our world. Objects are examined within the context of their function, appearance and effectiveness from a host of different perspectives. Topics covered include: objects and artifacts in everyday life; what is cultural criticism; what is material culture; what is popular culture; the significance of fashion; advertisements and icons; malls and values. Fall 2002, and in alternate years.

IDS 280
Ethical Issues in Science and Technology: America’s Moral Dilemma
Ethics is the disciplined reflection on the moral choices that people make. This course uses a case based method of instruction and focuses on the major ethical dilemmas of twentieth-century biology, medicine and technology and the political, social and economic factors which relate to them. Fall 2002, and in alternate years.

Courses offered selectively:

PH 105 Language, Logic and Reasoning

PH 211 Ethical Theory

PH 214 Social and Political Philosophy
Spring 2002, and every third year.