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• PHIL B201: History of Ancient Philosophy

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Beaufort

  
  An introduction to the development of philosophy in the ancient world through study of the works of representative philosophers. PHIL B202 may be taken prior to this course.
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• PHIL B202: History of Modern Philosophy

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Beaufort

  
  An introduction to the development of philosophic thought since the Renaissance through the study of the works of important philosophers. The chief emphasis is on the 17th and 18th centuries.
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• PHIL B211: Contemporary Moral Issues

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Beaufort

  
  Moral issues confronting men and women in contemporary society. Topics will vary but may include discussion of problems related to abortion, drugs, euthanasia, war, social engineering and punishment of criminals.
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• PHIL B212: Philosophy of Human Nature

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Beaufort

  
  This course investigates particular interpretations of human nature that have arisen within the history of ideas. Particular focus will be given to 1) analyzing the conflicting claims regarding human behavior that arise from such interpretations and 2) evaluating disagreements regarding the norms of conduct and social policy that develop from these different interpretations.
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• PHIL B302: American Philosophy

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Beaufort

  
  The principal movements of philosophical thought from Colonial times to the present, with special emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries.
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• PHIL B303: Critical Social Theories

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Beaufort

  
  This course is an introduction to the critical social theories that have developed since the late 19th century. Critical social thought in philosophy focuses on various socio-historical conditions in contemporary society, as well as on the sociocultural methods that are used to study them. Possible frameworks may include Marxism, Neo-Marxism, feminist philosophies, queer theory, critical race theory, and post-analytic philosophy. Social and cultural topics may include race, gender, global economic dynamics, Internet culture, and social media.
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• PHIL B304: History of Analytic Philosophy

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Beaufort

  
  This course is an introduction to analytic philosophy in the British and American philosophical traditions, emphasizing epistemology and the philosophy of language. Particular attention will be given to developments arising out of logical positivism and ordinary language philosophy.
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• PHIL B311: Ethics

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Beaufort

  
  A study of the moral principles of conduct and the basic concepts underlying these principles, such as good, evil, right, wrong, justice, value, duty and obligation. The ethical works of influential philosophers are analyzed in terms of these concepts.
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• PHIL B312: Bioethics

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Beaufort

  
  The concepts of Person and Justice as they relate to biomedical sciences and technologies.
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• PHIL B313: Philosophy of Art

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Beaufort

  
  Philosophical problems relating to the arts, with emphasis on questions pertaining to aesthetic experience.
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