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• PHIL 212: GN: Asian Thought and Culture (APH)(C)(G)

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will present the ideas of thinkers from cultures as diverse as those of India, China, Japan and the Middle East. The main areas of concern will be metaphysics, logic and epistemology. Excerpts from texts by numerous authors will be read and discussed.
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• PHIL 213: GN: Black Humanism

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is a study of philosophical, literary, and artistic contributions of African-American and African writers. Though major emphasis will be given to contemporary black authors, some emphasis will be put on the historic DuBois controversy and Marcus Garvey and his "Back to Africa" movement.
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• PHIL 221: GN: Logic I

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Logic is the study of proper reasoning. This course explores the concepts of soundness, validity, implication, equivalence and consistency. Techniques are developed for evaluating arguments as they are encountered in ordinary language. Included are examinations of deductive inference, inductive inference, the use of observation to support theory, and a survey of commonly committed fallacies.
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• PHIL 231: GN: Ethics

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is a survey of major ethical theories in Western philosophy. The moral theories of Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Kant, J.S. Mill, and Nietzsche will be examined.
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• PHIL 235: GN: Human Rights and Freedom

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines the theory and application of human rights in political society. We study both liberty (a central ethical and political value) and rights (those instruments used to codify and enforce our liberties). Readings are drawn from classical and contemporary sources. The course may include topics such as torture, genocide, economic justice and womens rights.
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• PHIL 238: GN: Philosophy of Law

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course surveys the major theoretical and conceptual questions underlying law. The course is designed for both students hoping to pursue law as a career, and students interested broadly in the conceptual issues behind law.
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• PHIL 241: GN: Aesthetics

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will examine major philosophical attempts to treat issues such as the nature of art and the standards of beauty. Texts by Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche and Heidegger will be examined.
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• PHIL 251: GN: Ancient Philosophy

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course investigates the foundation of Western philosophy from the pre-Socratics to Neo-Platonism; particular attention is given to Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, the Stoics, and Plotinus.
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• PHIL 265: GN: Philosophy Religion

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course comprises an examination of views on various aspects of religion postulated by thinkers both within and without the confines of orthodoxy. Among the topics to be discussed are: Gods nature and existence; the problem of evil; faith and unbelief; mysticism; faith and miracles; eschatology.
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• PHIL 270: GN: Religions of Asia

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  In this course, students will explore the major religious traditions of Asia. The course will focus upon the traditions beliefs, thoughts, historical developments and contemporary forms. Among other traditions, the course will examine Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
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