Philosophy (PHIL)
121 courses in the 1981–82 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Faculty listed in 1981–82
Professor, Chairman of the Department R. A. George, MA, PhD (Michigan State)
Associate Professor, Associate Chairman and Undergraduate Advisor M. F. McDonald, BA (Toronto), MA, PhD (Pittsburgh)
Professors
Faculty listed in 1981–82
E. J. Ashworth, BA, MA (Cambridge), PhD (Bryn Mawr) L. L. Haworth, BA (Rollins), MA, PhD (Illinois)
J.S. Minas, BA (Wayne), PAD (Illinois)
Faculty listed in 1981–82
J. F. Narveson, BA (Chicago), MA, PhD (Harvard)
B. H. Suits, BA, MA (Chicago), PhD (Iilinois)
J. W. Tucker’, BSc, BA, PhD (London)
Professor Emeritus P. Seligman, BA, PhD (London)
Associate Professors W. R. Abbott, BA (Kenyon), PhD (Ohio State) C. G. Brunk, BA (Wheaton), MA, PhD (Northwestern)G G. T. Campbell, BA (W.Ont.), PAL., PhD (Laval) J, Recipient of the Distinguished Teacher Award F. Centore, BSc (Canisius), MA (Maryland), PhD (St. John's) J D. T. DeMarco, BS (Stonehill, Mass.), MA., PhD (St. John’s) J B. P. Hendley, BA (Marquette), MA., PhD (Yale) J. R. Horne, BA., MA (W.Ont), BTh (Huron), PhD (Columbia) A. Kerr-Lawson’, BA (Toronto), MA (Chicago), PhD (McMaster) A. C. Minas, BA (Radcliffe), MA., PhD (Harvard) D. D. Roberts, BA (Roosevelt), MA., PhD (Illinois) J. W. Van Evra, BA (Valparaiso), MA., PhD (Michigan State) .
Assistant Professors C. R. Girodat, BA (W.Ont.), MA (Detroit).
PhD (Toronto) J R. H. Holmes, BA., MA (Montana), PhD (Washington) J. Wubnig, BA (Swarthmore), MA., PhD (Yale) Faculty members holding joint appointments as - shown Department of Pure Mathematics
Course Descriptions 419 Philosophy
Course Descriptions
Note 1 Any full course or two half courses in Philosophy can be used to satisfy the Group A(i) requirement.
Note 2
Courses 370 to 372, 380 to 389, 435 to 439, 440 to 444, 471 to 473, 480 to 489, are special courses offered in response to student demand or special interests of the faculty. Each Spring, the Department will publish a list of the courses offered under these numbers for the following academic year. This list will include descriptions of those courses whose content is not specified below and names of instructors for each course.
Note 3
Courses suffixed with “J” are administered by St. Jerome’s College; those suffixed with a “G” are administered by Conrad Grebel College.
Note Concerning Introductory Courses
it is Departmental policy to have small sections of each introductory course staffed by regular faculty. In addition there are weekly seminar-sized discussion groups in each course.
PHIL 225 Social and Political Philosophy: Canadian Problems
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PHIL 327A Philosophy of Law - Part 1, 0.5
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PHIL 216 Rational Behaviour and Decision- Making
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PHIL 225 Social and Political Philosophy: Canadian Problems
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PHIL 243 Risk, Decision, Games, Amalgamation
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PHIL 325 Politica! Philosophy 1
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PHIL 326 Political Philosophy 2
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PHIL 327A Philosophy of Law 1 Phi! 327B = Philosophy of Law 2
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PHIL 328 The Philosophy of Kari Marx
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PHIL 329 War, Peace, and Justice Political Science
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PHIL 100 Introduction to PhilosophyY 2C,1D 1.0
A broad selection of the main problems in philosophy will be considered. For example: How can we know whether anything is right or wrong? Can we know whether there is a God? Is mind in any sense distinct from matter? Original texts of both classical and contemporary thinkers are employed.
PHIL 111 Philosophy of LifeF,W,S 3C 0.5
“Who am I?” “What can | hope for after death?”
. “How can | tell what to do?” “What can | know?” are
questions that have ted people to philosophize. Approaches, such as those of the mystic, the scientist, the existentialist, the pleasure seeker, and the practical man, will be discussed.
PHIL 120 Science, Technology, and SocietyW 3C 0.5
Alternative philosophical perspectives on problems raised by scientific and technological developments including moral issues (e.g. privacy and datagathering, ‘clean’ vs. ‘dirty’ energy.) Also an examination of the nature and scope of scientific and technical knowledge as it bears on the responsibilities of scientists and engineers.
PHIL 125 Introduction to Social and Political PhilosophyF,W,S 2C,1D 0.5
An introduction to basic concepts and principles in classic and contemporary social and political philosophy. Differing views on basic questions are examined, with applications to such issues as capital punishment, welfare provisions, taxation, natural resource ownership, and terrorism.
PHIL 135 Introduction to the Philosophy of ReligionF 3C 0.5
Beginning with a consideration of such contemporary religious and anti-religious options as secularism, mysticism, occuitism, and charismatic renewal, this course moves to a critical discussion of such topics as religious experience, faith, God, and miracles.
PHIL 140 Introduction to Formal LogicFLW,S 3c 0.5
Elementary sentence and predicate logic. Translation from English into the formalism,-decision methods and deductions. Application of Graphic Methods to Logic. This course is a preparation for courses in the foundations of mathematics, scientific methods, and more advanced logic courses.
PHIL 145 Critical ThinkingF,W,S 3C 0.5
An analysis of basic types of reasoning, structure of arguments, critical assessment of information, common fallacies, problems of clarity and meaning.
PHIL 150 Introduction: Knowledge and RealityW 2c,1D 0.5
Discussion of the nature of reality. Rival theories concerning mind, matter, freedom, the existence of God, and the place of experience and reason in human knowledge are considered.
PHIL 200 Great Works of Western PhilosophyY 2C,1D 1.0
An examination of some of the greatest writings in Western Philosophy. Students will be encouraged tocome to a critical appreciation of such masterworksas Plato’s Republic, Descartes’ Discourse on Method, Hobbes’ Leviathan, Hume’s Enquiry, Kant’s Prolegomena, Nietzsche’s Zarathustra, and an outstanding work in contemporary philosophy.
PHIL 200A Great Works of Western Philosophy: Part 1F 2C,1D 0.5
Outstanding works from the ancient and mediaeval periods.
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PHIL 200B Great Works of Western Philosophy: Part 11W 2C0,1D 0.5
Outstanding works from the early modern and contemporary periods.
Note Either Phil 200A or Phil 200B may be taken separately.
PHIL 201 LoveF 2C,1D 0.5
A philosophical analysis of different forms and functions of love. Among the topics to be considered: love and sexuality, religious love, love and knowledge. Ciassical and contemporary sources will be treated.
PHIL 202 Philosophy of WomenF 3C 0.5
A study of some of the issues raised by the Women’s Liberation movement. Philosophical writings of the past and present will be used on such subjects as: the two sexes, physiological femininity, personal and social relations between the sexes, the position of women in public life, marriage and its alternatives, the importance of childbearing.
PHIL 203 Philosophical Perspectives on DeathF 3c 0.5
This course critically examines how philosophers from the Pre-Socratics to Wittgenstein have analysed the concept of death. The course is also concerned with topics like the concept of a person, personal identity, and survival after death.
PHIL 210 Philosophy in LiteratureW 2C,1D 0.5
Each term philosophical themes (such as alienation, freedom, and responsibility) will be explored through appropriate literary works (e.g. works by Camus, Dostoevsky, Kafka, and Sartre).
PHIL 215 Professional and Business EthicsF 3C 0.5
Study of ethical and moral issues that typically arise in professional and business activity. What ; responsibilities to society at large do people in such business and professional activities as teaching, engineering, planning, architecture, and accounting have? How far should professional autonomy extend?
PHIL 216 Rational Behaviour and Decision-MakingW 3C 0.5
An elementary introduction to the subject of ‘rational’ behaviour and decision-making for individuals and groups. Emphasis is on the definition and : measurement of utility functions and various criteria employed in models of decision-making. This course is intended to help those whose work will involve them in making decisions in either the public or private sectors.
PHIL 220 Moral IssuesF 3c 0.5
The aim of this course is to improve the student’s understanding of ethical ideas and principles by careful discussion of selected concrete moral issues, such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, and violence. Choice of issues is partly determined by student interest. —
PHIL 221 Ethics 1F 3C 0.5
This course is intended to be both a history of and an introduction to moral philosophy. Views on the foundations of ethics of the great philosophers from classical antiquity to about 1900 are systematically examined. Writers studied include: Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Kant, Mill and Nietzsche.
PHIL 222 Contemporary Ethical TheoryW 3C 0.5
Continues the history and discussion of ethics begun in Phil 221 with writings from 1900 to the present. Theories such as intuitionism, emotivism, utilitarianism, and relativism are examined via the writings of such people as Moore, Hare and Warnock. Prereq: 221 recommended
PHIL 224 Mankind and NatureW 3C 0.5
An examination of some of the issues raised by recent discussions on ecology. Various theories of nature, the human being, and relations between the two will be explored. Possible foundations for duties of mankind toward nature will be examined.
PHIL 225 Social and Politica! Philosophy: Canadian ProblemsW 3 0.5
Basic ideological perspectives - conservative, socialist, and liberal - on Canadian problems - such as native rights, nationalism, separatism, and regionalism - are philosophically presented and assessed.
Prereq: Philosophy 125 or consent of the instructor.
Course Descriptions 421 Philosophy
PHIL 226 Ethics and the Life Sciences3C 0.5
An investigation of some critical ethical issues in human research and therapy. Includes discussions of the right to live and right to die, behavior control (e.g. psychosurgery, behavior modification and psychotherapy), human experimentation (including “informed consent” and fetal research) and genetic engineering.
Prereq: One of Phil 125, 221, 222, or consent of instructor
PHIL 235 Philosophy and Mysticism
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PHIL 236 Philosophy of Religion: The OccultW 2C 0.5
A criticat philosophical discussion of reports of several kinds of extraordinary experiences, such as magic, extra-sensory perception, mysticism, and divination will lead us to discussions of such concepts as insanity, irrationality, the supernatural, . and the miraculous.
PHIL 240 LogicY °3¢ 1.0
A systematic development of the propositional calculus and of the first-order functional caiculus. Some attention will be devoted to extensions and interpretations of such formal systems.
Prereq: None for second-year students and above; consent of instructor for others.
PHIL 241 Intermediate LogicW 3C 0.5
Axiom systems of iogic are developed and compared with natural deduction procedures. Then certainproperties of these logical systems, such as consistency, completeness, and compactness, will be investigated.
Prereq: Phil 140 or consent of the instructor.
PHIL 242 Extensions and Applications of Elementary LogicF 3C 0.5 -
The classical logic introduced in Phil 140 will be extended to form systems of modal logic, including logics of obligation, belief and knowledge, necessity, and temporal order. Essentialism, future contingencies, proofs for the existence of God will be discussed.
Prereq: Phil 140 or consent of the instructor.
PHIL 243 Risk, Decision, Games, AmalgamationW 3C 0.5
Fundamentals of probability and game theory. Problems of decision making under conditions of certainty, risk and uncertainty. The definition and measurement of utility functions. Translation of decisions and preferences of members of a group into collective preference. Some applications to the Social Sciences.
Prereq: Phil 140, 145 or consent of instructor
PHIL 258 Introduction to the Philosophy of ScienceW 3C 0.5
A discussion.of the fundamental concepts on which science is based. Consideration is given to such topics as scientific explanation, the structure of
- scientific theories, the nature of law-likeness, the
grounds for scientific confirmation, and the debate between rationalism and empiricism in science.
PHIL 265 The Existentialist Experience3C 0.5
An introduction to the existentialist view of man using both literary and philosophical texts from such authors as Kierkegaard, Unamuno, Nietzsche, Ortega y Gasset, Camus, Sartre, Heidegger and others. Offered in August at St. Jerome's College.
PHIL 270 Special Topics in Philosophy
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PHIL 280 History of Ancient Philosophy 1F 3C 0.5
From the beginnings to Plato.
Prereq: Second year standing or above, or consent of instructor
PHIL 281 History of Ancient Philosophy 2W 3C 0.5
From Aristotle to the close of classical antiquity. Prereq: Phil 280
PHIL 282 History of Modern Philosophy 1F 3C 0.5
Earlier period beginning with Descartes.
Prereq: Second year standing or above, or consent of instructor
PHIL 283 History of Modern Philosophy 2W 3C 0.5
Later period including Hume and Kant.
Prereq: Second year standing or above, or consent of instructor. Phil 282 recommended.
Course Descriptions Philosophy
PHIL 284 19th Century Philosophy3C 0.5
The 19th century. Philosophers covered may include Hegel, Mill, Schopenhauer, James, and Kierkegaard.
PHIL 285 20th Century Philosophy3C 0.5
A course intended to introduce the student to the dominent themes of 20th century philosophy, centering on the major figures of this century, such as Bertrand Russell, Ludwig Wittgenstein, G. E. Moore, Edmund Husserl, and Jean-Paul Sartre.
PHIL 300 The Philosophy of GamesW 3c 0.5
An introduction to philosophical issues relating to sports and other games. Among the issues examined will be the nature of games, games and sports, and the relevance of games and sports to other philosophical interests: e.g., ethics and aesthetics.
PHIL 311 Philosophy of Education 1W 3c 0.5
A philosophical analysis of classical and contemporary theories of education, with a view to formulating a clear workable concept of education, its aims and methods.
Prereq: At least second year standing or consent of instructor
PHIL 312 Philosophy of Education 2F 3c 0.5
An introduction to current work in the field, particularly that of Peters, Hirst, and Dearden. Special attention will be paid to the question of the desirability of a core curriculum and its proposed content.
Prereq: Phil 311 or consent of instructor
PHIL 321 Studies in Ethics3G 0.5
Various half courses dealing with special topics; one or more of these will be offered each year as announced by the Department.
Prereq: Phil 221/222. See Note 1
PHIL 325 Political Philosophy 13c—ts«é*OS
Philosophical analysis of central concepts in political theory and its relation to moral and metaphysical problems of various periods.
Prereq: Phil 125 or consent of the instructor
PHIL 326 Political Philosophy 23C 0.5
A detailed discussion of contemporary theories. Prereq: Phil 125 or consent of the instructor
PHIL 327A Philosophy of Law - Part 1F 0.5
An investigation of alternative views of law and legal reasoning forms the core of this course. Law’s relations to morality, social practice, and politics are considered. Authors to be studied include Aquinas, Kant, Austin, and Hart.
Prereq: Phil 221 or another approved values course, or consent of the instructor.
Note This is a required course for the Legal Studies Option.
PHIL 327B Philosophy of Law - Part 2W 0.5
An examination of areas within the law in which philosophical problems and methods are featured prominently. Topics such as liberty, responsibility and liability, punishment, rights and possession are considered..
Prereq: Phil 327A or consent of the instructor.
PHIL 328 The Philosophy of Karl Marx
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PHIL 329 War, Peace and Justice3c 0.5
An intensive study of the moral issues involved in war and armed revolution. Critical evaluation of “just war” theories, and international rules of warfare is pursued as well as the moral arguments for and against pacifism and conscientious objection. Prereq: Phil 125, or 221/222, or consent of instructor
PHIL 331 Aesthetics3 0.5
Philosophical consideration of works of art and the problems of beauty using selected readings to enable the student to recognize and formulate his own views in a philosophic manner.
Prereq: One full or two half Philosophy courses, or consent of instructor.
PHIL 335 Philosophy of Religion3c 0.5
A critical examination of the methods and substantive arguments found in selected major works of religious philosophy. The writings chosen for consideration will be announced in advance each year.
Prereq: One full or two half Philosophy courses, or consent of instructor.
See Note 1.
Course Descriptions , 423 Philosophy
PHIL 340 Logical TheoryY 3C 1.0
A rigorous and general development of the propositional and predicate calculus within which alternative calculi are examined. Study of such concepts as completeness, consistency, extensionality, and modality from both formal and philosophical points of view. Intended primarily for those interested in philosophical issues connected with logic.
Prereq: Phil 140, or (preferably) Phil 240, 241 or 242, or consent of instructor
PHIL 350 EpistemologyY 3C 1.0
An analysis of human knowledge, its conditions and types. The first part concentrates on criteria of meaningfulness, the possibility of 2 priori knowledge, and the concept of knowledge. The second part deals with our knowledge of the physical world and other minds.
Prereq: One full or two half courses in Philosophy.
PHIL 350A Epistemology 1F 3G 0.5
The first part of Phil 350.
PHIL 350B Epistemology 2W 3C 0.5
The second part of Phil 350.
Note . Either 350A or 350B may be taken separately.
PHIL 359 Philosophy of the Formal Sciences3c 0.5
A study of philosophical problems concerning mathematics. Topics discussed include formalism, intuitionism, logicism, the mathematical paradoxes, and other topics in foundations and metamathematics.
Prereq: At least second year standing or consent of instructor
PHIL 362 Philosophy of the Social Sciences3c 0.5
Problems about the fundamental methods and aims of the social sciences generally, and problems specific to Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, etc., and their relations to one another will be considered.
(Cross-listed as Soc 371)
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PHIL 363 Philosophy of Language and Linguistic AnalysisY 3c 1.0
The first part examines issues in the philosophy of language, such as synonymy, propositions, meaning, semantics, reference. The second part will consider ordinary language analysis as a method for solving philosophical problems as compared with structural linguistics.
Prereq: At least second year standing or consent of instructor
PHIL 363A Philosophy of LanguageF 3c 0.5
The first part of Phil 363.
PHIL 363B Linguistic AnalysisW 3C 0.5
The second part of Phii 363.
Note Either Phil 363A or Phil 363B may be taken separately.
PHIL 365 Oriental Philosophy-366 Y 3G 0.5
Studies of a selected area of non-western Philosophy (e.g. Indian or Chinese). Parallels will be drawn between modes of Eastern thinking and European conceptions with emphasis on essential differences as well as similarities.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
PHIL 370 Special Subjects-372 3c 0.5
One or more half courses will be offered at different times as announced by the Department.
Prereq: Consent of instructor. See Note 1
PHIL 380 Studies in the History of Philosophy-389 3c 0.5
Various half courses dealing with a particular philosopher, a selected work or period; one or more of these will be offered each year as announced by the Department.
Prereq: Appropriate course(s) from Phit 280-285 or Phil 390/391, or consent of instructor.
See Note 1
PHIL 390 Medieval Philosophy 1F 3G 0.5
The early period of the 13th century. Among those considered will be: Augustine, Boethius, Anselm, and Abailard.
Prereq: one full or two half courses in Philosophy
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PHIL 391 Medieval Philosophy 2W 3C 0.5
The later period from the 13th century. Among those considered will be: Bonaventure, Aquinas, Scotus, and Ockham.
Prereq: Phil 390
PHIL 398A Directed Reading in Special Areas-b F,W,S R 0.5
Prereq: Consent of instructor
PHIL 309 Tutorial for Honours StudentsT 1.0
Students wishing to enrol in 399 should consult the Department.
PHIL 425 Philosophy of the City3c 0.5
Analysis and evaluation of the philosophical points of view that underlie current criticism of urban life and prevalent schemes for its reconstruction.
Prereq: One half Philosophy course
PHIL 435 Students in Philosophy of Religion-439 3c 0.5
A study of a particular philosopher or problem. The topic will be announced in advance each year. Prereq: Consent of instructor. See Note 1
PHIL 440 Studies in Logic-444 3C 0.5
Various half courses dealing with specific topics; one or more of these will be offered each year as announced by the Department.
Prereq: Phil 240, 241, 242 or 340 or PMath 430a.
See Note 1
PHIL 446 Philesophy of History3C 0.5
Consideration of various possible views about ultimate nature of history and historical knowledge. Offered in sequence with Hist 466.
Prereq: One full course equivalent in Philosophy, or consent of instructor
PHIL 455 MetaphysicsY 3c 1.0
Studies of reality, metaphysical problems and issues. The first part ontology (nature of being) considers objects, their properties, and causation. The second part cosmology (principles of the universe) examines space, time, and motion.
PHIL 455A OntologyF 3C 0.5
The first part of Phil 455.
PHIL 455B CosmologyW 3C 0.5
The second part of Phil 455.
Note Either Phil 455A or Phil 455B may be taken separately.
PHIL 465 Existential Philosophy
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PHIL 470 Phenomenology
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PHIL 471 Problems-473 3C 0.5
One or more half courses will be offered at different times, as announced by the Department.
Prereq: Consent of instructor. See Note 17
PHIL 480 Advanced Studies in the History of Philosophy-489 3c 0.5
Various half courses dealing with a particular philosopher, a selected work or period; one or more of these will be offered each year as announced by. the Department.
Prereq: Consent of instructor. See Note 7
PHIL 498 Directed Reading in Speciai Areas(a-b) F,W,S R 0.5
Prereq: Consent of instructor
PHIL 499 Tutorial and Honours EssayY T 1.0
Students wishing to enrol in 499 should consult the Department.
The following courses are administered by St. Jerome’s College
PHIL 100J Introduction to PhilosophyY 3C 1.0
A broad selection of the main problems in philosophy will be considered. For example: how can we know whether anything is right or wrong? How can we know about things we cannot directly observe? Can we know whether there is a God? !s mind in any sense distinct from matter?
PHIL 120J Philosophy of Life and DeathF 3C 0.5
A study of what some of the great philosophers have said about the meaning of life and death and the transition from life to death. Students are urged to raise questions and help direct discussion.
Offered in the evening.
Course Descriptions 425 Philosophy
PHIL 130J Philosophy of DiscontentW 3C 0.5
A study of what some of the great philosophers have said about the causes of discontent. Social disobedience and the extent to which ethical principles can be altered to accommodate changing conditions are possible topics for discussion. — Offered in the evening.
PHIL 200J Intentional LogicW 3c 0.5
An introduction to the understanding of how words are used, the formation of propositions, the construction of arguments and the examination of fallacies to help the student to argue with order, with facility and without error.
PHIL 205J Philosophy of NatureF 3c 0.5
An examination of ancient and modern accounts of the. natura! world. Problems include whether matter alone can account for change, whether there is more than one cause, whether nature operates by purpose or chance.
PHIL 206J Philosophy of Science
PHIL 210J Philosophy of ManJW 3c 0.5
What is man? What is man’s place among other creatures? Is man an accident of evolution? What are the major views on man as a species? How are love and sex aspects of man’s life?
PHIL 218J Ethical TheoryF 3C 0.5
A normative approach, employing several of the classic Western traditions of rational thought, to general ethics. The various schools of ethical thought will be discussed.
Also offered in the evening.
PHIL 219J Practical EthicsW 3C 0.5
This course will discuss the applications of general ethics to more specific areas of human endeavour: Among the topics discussed will be abortion, contraception, sex, obscenity, violence, drugs, egoism, dishonesty, and various forms of human exploitation.
Also offered in the evening winter term.
PHIL 230J God and PhilosophyF 3C 0.5
An investigation of several aspects concerning the meaning and existence of God. Is God-talk possible? Can faith and reason be reconciled? Is religious experience a meaningful argument? A wide range of different views will be considered.
Offered in the evening.
PHIL 237J Ethics and Society ~A 3C 0.5
Examines the nature and purpose of community living as well as such traditionally controversial issues as private and public morality, the individual good and the common good, personal freedom and group responsibility.
Offered in the evening.
PHIL 260J Issues in Higher EducationJ 3C 0.5
Why go to university? What are the present realities in Canada? What is the role of the liberal arts? The primary interest will be upon what can be done in practice rather than upon ideal schemes.
Offered in the evening.
PHIL 300J The Western Philosophical Tradition (to 1600)F 3C 0.5
An intensive overview of the major recurring themes in Western intellectual history from both an historical and a philosophical viewpoint.
Prereq: Second year standing.
PHIL 301J The Western Philosophical Tradition (1600-Present)W 3C 0.5
A continuation of 300J. Descartes to Existentialism. Prereq: Second year standing.
PHIL 318J Philosophy of the Family
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PHIL 333J Contemporary Philosophical Problems in
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PHIL 395J The Thomistic Tradition in Philosophy
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PHIL 396J Special Topics/Directed Readings-397J 0.5 each
A series of readings and/or seminars on one or two topics or thinkers, with periodic reports and discussion.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
PHIL 399J TutorialY 1.0
Students wishing to enroll in 399J should consult the College Department.
Course Descriptions Philosophy
PHIL 450J Being and ExistenceY 3C 1.0
An advanced course for the serious student, delving into the notions of reality, being, essence, existence, analogy, etc. The techniques of linguistic analysis will be employed. Also, the very possibility of any kind of metaphysics will be discussed.
Prereq: Third year standing or consent of instructor.
PHIL 496J Special Topics/Directed Readings-497J 0.5 each
A series of readings and/or seminars on one or two topics or thinkers, with periodic reports and discussions.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
PHIL 499J Tutorial and Honours EssayY 1.0
Students wishing to enrol in 499J should consult the College Department.
PHIL 111 (0.5) Philosophy of Life
PHIL 135 Of Religion(0.5) Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 201 (0.5) Love
PHIL 203 On Death(0.5) Philosophical Perspectives
PHIL 235 (0.5) Philosophy and Mysticism
PHIL 236 (0.5) Philosophy of Religion: The Occult
PHIL 470 Sociology(0.5) Phenomenology
PHIL 202 Philosophy of Women
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PHIL 220 Moral Issues
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