PHIL 101X Introduction to PhilosophyF,W,S 3C 0.5
A generat introduction, designed to provide the student with an understanding of the major problems of clas-_ sical and contemporary philosophy.
Philosophy (PHIL)
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PHIL 102A Introduction: Knowledge and RealityF,W 3C 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 102B Introduction to Social and Political PhilosophyF,W 3C 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 102C Philosophy of LifeF,W 3C 0.5
“Who am |?” “What can | hope for after death?” "How can | tell what to do?” “What can | know?” are questions that have led many to philosophize. The course will examine what lifestyles and attitudes major philosophers, stoics, skeptics, pleasure-seekers, mystics, pragmatists, etc. have promoted, and why.
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.
PHIL 130) W 3C 05
Philosophy of Discontent
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.
PHIL 140 Introduction to Formal LogicF,W,S 3C 0.5
Elementary sentence and predicate logic. Translation from English into 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.
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PHIL 200 A/B
Great Works of Western Philosophy An examination of some of the greatest writings in Western Philosophy. Students will be encouraged to come to a critical appreciation of such masterworks as 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 F,S 2C,1D 0.5
Great Works of Westem Philosophy: Part 1
Outstanding works from the ancient and medieval periods.
PHIL 200B W 2C,1D 0.5
Great Works of Western Philosophy: Part 2
Outstanding works from the early modem and contemporary periods.
Either PHIL 200A or PHIL 2008 may be taken separately.
PHIL 200) F 3C 05
Intentional Logic
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 argue with order, facility and without error.
PHIL 201 Love2C,1D 0.5
A philosophical analysis of different forms and functions of love. Among the topics to be considered: love and sexu: ality, religious love, love and knowledge. Classical and contemporary sources will be treated.
PHIL 202 Philosophy of WomenF,W 3C 0.5
A study of some philosophical issues concerning women; the sexes, gender, and androgyny; the position of women in the work force, public life and family; marriage and its alternatives; sexuality, childbearing.
PHIL 203 Philosophical Perspectives on Death3C 0.5 ~
This course critically examines how philosophers from the Pre-Socratics to Wittgenstein have analyzed the concept of death. The course is aiso concemed with topics like the concept of a person, personal identity, and survival after death.
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PHIL 205 Science Technology, and Society3C 0.5
Alternative philosophical perspectives on problems raised by scientific and technological developments including moral issues (e.g. privacy and data-gathering, ‘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 205J Philosophy of NatureF 3C 0.5
An examination of ancient and modern accounts of the natural 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 210 Philosophy in LiteratureF 2C,1D 0.5
Each term, philosophical themes (such as alienation, freedom and responsibility) will be explored through appropriate literary works (for example, works by Aeschylus, Dostoevsky, Kafka, and Twain).
PHIL 210J Philosophy of ManS,F 3C 0.5
What is Man? What is man’s place among other creatures? !s 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 215 Professional and Business EthicsF,W 3C 0.5
Study of ethical and morai 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 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..
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. _
PHIL 220 F 3C 0.5
Moral issues
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, F 3C 0.5
Ethics 1
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 224 Mankind and NatureW 3C 0.5
A philosophical study of the relationship between mankind and nature: historical and current philosophies of the natural world, including the place and responsibilities of human beings; problems of ecological imbalance and collapse.
PHIL 225 3C 0.5
Social and Political Philosophy: Canadian Problems Basic ideological perspectivesconservative, socialist, and liberaton Canadian problems-such as native rights, nationalism, separatism, and regionalism-are philosophically presented and assessed.
Prereq: PHIL 102B or consent of the instructor.
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PHIL 226 Ethics and the Life SciencesF 3C 0.5
An investigation of some critical ethical issues in human research and therapy. Includes discussions of the right to live and the right to die, behaviour control (e.g. psychosurgery, behaviour modification and psychotherapy), human experimentation (including "informed consent” and fetal research) and genetic engineering.
PHIL 230J God and PhilosophyW 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? |s religious experience a meaningful argument? A wide range of different views will be considered..
PHIL 236 Magic, Mysticism, and the OccultW 3C 0.5
A critical philosophical discussion of reports of several kinds of extraordinary experiences, such as magic, extrasensory perception, mysticism, and divination will lead us to discussion of such concepts as insanity, irrationality, the supernatural, and the miraculous.
PHIL 237 Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion3C 0.5
A critical discussion of basic religious concepts. Among the topics covered will be faith, miracles, religious experience, immortality, and arguments for the existence of God.
PHIL 237J Ethics and SocietyW 3C 0.5
This course examines the nature and purpose of community living as weil as such traditionally controversial issues as
. private and public morality, the individual
good and the common good, personal freedom and group responsibility.
PHIL 240A Logic/B FW 3C 0.5/0.5
A systematic development of the
propositional calculus and of the first-
order functional calculus. Some attention
will be devoted to extensions and inter-
pretations of such formal systems. Prereq: None for second-year
students and above; consent of
instructor for others
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PHIL 241 Intermediate LogicF,W 3C 0.5
Axiom systems of logic are developed and compared with natural deduction procedures. Then certain properties 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 ofW 3C 0.5
Elementary Logic : 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 Conftict, Contract and Choice3C 0.5
Basic concepts of game and decision theory are introduced and applied to ethical theory and problems in social philosophy.
Prereq: PHIL 140, 145 or consent of instructor.
PHIL 268 Introduction to the Philosophy ofFJ 3C 0.5
Science.
A discussion of the fundamental concepts on which science is based. Consideration is given to such topics as scientific theories, the nature of lawlikeness, the grounds for scientific confirmation, and the debate between rationalism and empiricism in science.
PHIL 265 The Existentialiat ExperienceFJ 3C 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.
PHIL 3010 W 3C 05 The Western Philosophical Tradition (1600 to present) Descartes to Existentialism. Prereq: Second year standing
PHIL 300X Sources of Twentieth-Century ThoughtF 3C 0.5
An examination of major writings that have shaped present-day consciousness. Works by such thinkers as Marx, Darwin, Freud, Nietzsche and Mill will be included.
PHIL 302 Modern Feminism3C 0.5
An examination of contemporary feminist
thought, de Beauvoir through to the
present. Positions taken on various
issues will be compared and critically
assessed. ‘ Prereq: Second year standing or PHIL
202
PHIL 311 Philosophy of Education 1F 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 2W 3C 0.5
An introduction to current work in the field. issues to be considered may include: the desirability and content of a core curriculum, methods of moral development, the problem of indoctrination, gender and education, computers and education, and peace education.
PHIL 315 Ethics and the Engineering ProtessionW 3C 0.5
An analysis from the standpoint of philosophical ethics of moral issues arising in professional engineering practice. Issues include’ the social responsibility of engineers, conflict of interest and obligation, morally acceptable levels of risk, and moral implications of technology.
PHIL 318 Philosophy of the FamilyW 3C 0.5
A philosophical examination of the
family, its foundation, its purpose, its
importance in personal growth and its
relation to political, community. Prereq:'1 course in moral philosophy
or consent of instructor
PHIL 322 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: PHIL 221 recommended
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PHIL 327A Philosophy of Law: Part 13C 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. This is a required course for the
Legal Studies Option.
PHIL 327B Philosophy of Law: Part 23C 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 possessions are considered.
Prereq: PHIL 327A or consent of the instructor
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 argurnents for and against pacifism and conscientious objection.
Prereq: PHIL 102B or 322 or consent of instructor
PHIL 331 Aesthetics3C 0.5
Philosophicai 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 courses in Philosophy, or consent of instructor
PHIL 333N Contemporary Philosophical Problems in ArtF 3C 0.5
An examination of some of the many philosophical problems, especially in music, painting, and poetry, which confront today’s artist as well as his audience. Traditional aesthetic categories are re-evaluated and contemporary philosophies of art considered.
Prereq: One other philosophy course, or consent of instructor
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PHIL 350A Epistemology/B 3C 1.0
An analysis of human knowledge, its conditions and types. The first part concentrates on criteria of meaningfulness, the possibility of a priori knowledge, and the concept of knowledge. The second part deals with our know!- edge of the physical world and other minds.
Prereq: One full or two half courses in Philosophy
PHIL 350A Epistemology 1. F 3C 0.5
The first part of PHIL 350.
PHIL 350B Epistemology 2W 3C 0.5
The second part of PHIL 350.
Either PHIL 350A or 350B may be taken separately.
PHIL 359 Philosophy of the Formal SciencesW 3C 0.5
A study of philosophical problems concerning mathematics. Topics discussed include formalism, intuitionism, togicism, 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 SciencesW 3C 0.5
Problems about the fundamental methods and aims of the social sciences generally, and problems specific ta Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, etc., and their relations to one another will be considered. Cross-listed as SOC 371.
PHIL 365 Oriental Philosophy-366 3C 0.5
Studies of a selected area of nonwestern 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 380 History of Ancient Philosophy 1F 3C 0.5
From the beginnings to Plato.
Prereq: One half course in Philosophy or consent of instructor
Cross-listed as C CIV 361.
PHIL 381 History of Ancient Philosophy 2W 3C 0.5
From Aristotle to the close of classical
* antiquity. Prereq: One half course in Philosophy ©
or consent of instructor Cross-listed as C CIV 362.
PHIL 382 Medieval Philosophy 13C 0.5
The early period to the 13th century. Among those considered will be: Augustine, Boethius, Anselm and Abailard.
Prereq: One half course in Philosophy, or consent of instructor
PHIL 383 Medieval Philosophy 23C 05 .
The later period from the 13th century.
Among those considered will be: Bona-
venture, Aquinas, Scotus, and Ockham. Prereq: One half course in Philosophy
or consent of instructor
PHIL 384 History of Modern Philosophy 1F 3C 0.5
Earlier period beginning with Descartes. Prereq: One half course in Philosophy
or consent of instructor
PHIL 385 History of Modern Philosophy 2W 3C 0.5
Later period including Hume and Kant. Prereq: One half course in Philosophy
or consent of instructor
PHIL 386 19th Century Philosophy3C 0.5
The 19th century Philosophers covered may include Hegel, Mill, Schopenhauer, James and Kierkegaard.
Prereq: One half course in Philosophy or consent of instructor
PHIL 387 20th Century PhilosophyW 3C 0.5
A study of major themes of 20th century philosophy through representative works of Russell, Moore, Carnap, Wittgenstein, Husserl and others.
Prereq: One half course in Philosophy or consent of instructor.
PHIL 395) W 3C 05 The Thomistic Tradition in Philosophy An examination of the work of Thomas Aquinas, his philosophical relation to his time, and the revival of Thomism in the modern era.
Prereq: One full course in Philosophy and third year standing, or consent of instructor
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PHIL 396J-397) F,W 0.5 each Special Topics/Directed Readings A series of readings and/or seminars on 1 or 2 topics or thinkers, with periodic reports and discussions.
Prereq: Consent of instructor and permission of College Discipline Co-ordinator
PHIL 420 Studies in EthicsW 3C 0.5
Various half courses dealing with special topics; 1 or more of these will be offered each year as announced by the Department.
Prereq: At least one half course in ethics
PHIL 422 Political Philosophy 1F 3C 0.5
Philosophical analysis of central concepts in political theory and its relation to moral and metaphysical problems of various periods.
Prereq: At least one half course in ethics
PHIL 423 Political Philosophy 23C 0.5
A detailed discussion of contemporary theories.
Prereq: At least one half course in ethics.
PHIL 425 Philosophy of the City3C 0.5
Analysis and evaluation of the philo-
sophical points of view that underie
current criticism of urban life and preva-
lent schemes for its reconstruction. Prereqg: One half course in Philosophy
PHIL 435 Studies 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
Logical Theory
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: At least one half course in formal logic, or consent of instructor
PHIL 440A Logical TheoryF 3C 0.5
The first part of PHIL 440.
PHIL 440B Logical TheoryW 3C 0.5
The second part of PHIL 440.
PHIL 441 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, 440A/440B or PMATH 430A
PHIL 446 Philosophy of History3C 0.5
Consideration of various possible views about the ultimate nature of history and historical knowledge.
Prereq: One full course equivalent in Philosophy, or consent of instructor
PHIL 450J Being and ExistenceF 3C 0.5
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 4554/8
Metaphysics
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.
Either PHIL 455A or PHIL 455B may be taken separately.
PHIL 463A/B Philosophy of Language and Linguistic Analysis The first part examines issues in the philosophy of language, such as synonaymy, 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 one full course equivalent in Philosophy or consent of instructor
PHIL 468A Philosophy of LanguageF 3C 0.5
The first part of PHIL 463.
PHIL 4683B W 3C 05 Linguistic Analysis The second part of PHIL 463.
Either PHIL 463A or PHIL 463B may be taken separately.
PHIL 465A Existential Philosophy/B 3C 0.5/0.5
An in depth study of the thoughts of a major figure such as Kierkegaard, Unamuno, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre, Camus, Marcel, Jaspers, Ortega y Gasset.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
PHIL 470A Phenomenology/B 3C 05/05
A critical examination of the issues and methods of phenomenology, including the attempts to understand the uses and ramifications of phenomenotogical methods through the working out of particular analyses. The basic writings of phenomenologists such as Husserl and Merleau-Ponty will be used.
Prereq: One full or two half courses in Philosophy, or consent of instructor
PHIL 471 Special Subjects ‘-484 3C 0.5
One or more half courses will be offered at differemt times, as announced By the Department.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
PHIL 485 Undergraduate SeminarW 2C 0.5
Advanced study of recent works or
selected areas of Philosophy. The topic
will be announced each year. Restricted to undergraduates.
PHIL 496J Special Topics/Directed Readings-497J F,W 0.5 each
A series of readings and/or seminars on 1 or 2 topics or thinkers, with periodic reports and discussions.
Prereq: Consent of instructor and permission of College Discipline Co-ordinator
PHIL 498 Directed Reading in Special Areas&{A-B) F.W,S R 0.5
Prereq: Consent of instructor
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PHIL 204 Philosophy and Cuiture
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PHIL 206J Philosophy of Science
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PHIL 300 The Philosophy of Games
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PHIL 300J The Western Philosophical Tradition (to 1600) ‘
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PHIL 328 The Philosophy of Kan Marx
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PHIL 335 Philosophy of Religion Department of Physics
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