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Philosophy (PHIL)  
240 Sparks  
814-865-6397  

PHIL 001
 
Basic Problems of Philosophy
 
Introduction to central philosophical themes, including the mind/body problem,the existence of God, ethical problems, the nature of reality.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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     M W F 10:10A - 11:00A 208 WILLARD  WONG, CORI LIN (814) 865-6397
379972 003 35
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     M W F 01:25P - 02:15P 105 WILLARD  DURMUS, DENIZ (814) 865-6397
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     M W F 02:30P - 03:20P 105 WILLARD  DURMUS, DENIZ (814) 865-6397
379978 005 35
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     M W F 01:25P - 02:15P 324 SACKETT  O'MARA, CAROLYN MI (814) 865-6397
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     T R 01:00P - 02:15P 104 CHAM    (814) 865-6397
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     M W F 10:10A - 11:00A 217 HAMMOND  GOFF, ALASTAIR PET (814) 865-6397
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     M W F 11:15A - 12:05P 215 HAMMOND  GOFF, ALASTAIR PET (814) 865-6397
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     M W F 09:05A - 09:55A 325 SACKETT  BALAY, JOEY MICHAE (814) 865-6397
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     M W F 10:10A - 11:00A 107 SACKETT  BALAY, JOEY MICHAE (814) 865-6397
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     W 06:00P - 09:00P 118 THOMAS  HANOLD, JOHN (814) 865-3443
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     M 06:00P - 09:00P 106 FOR R BL  WOLF, PETER M (814) 865-3443

PHIL 001
 
Basic Problems of Philosophy
FRESHMAN ONLY 
Introduction to central philosophical themes, including the mind/body problem,the existence of God, ethical problems, the nature of reality.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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  View Controls   M W F 09:05A - 09:55A 105 WILLARD  WONG, CORI LIN (814) 865-6397

PHIL 002
 
Philosophy, Politics, and Social Theory
 
Examines relations between political and social organizations, the justification and limits of the state, and issues concerning individuality andcommunity.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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     M W F 09:05A - 09:55A 117 OSMOND  SWANSON, JARED (814) 865-6397

PHIL 002
 
Philosophy, Politics, and Social Theory
FRESHMAN ONLY 
Examines relations between political and social organizations, the justification and limits of the state, and issues concerning individuality andcommunity.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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  View Controls   M W F 10:10A - 11:00A 216 BOUCKE  NYA, NATHALIE Y (814) 865-6397

PHIL 003
 
Persons, Moral Values and the Good Life
 
Major ethical positions and assumptions regarding questions of freedom, choice, obligation, and conflicts in contemporary moral conduct, values, and reasoning.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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     T R 08:00A - 09:15A 162 WILLARD  GINES, KATHRYN TER (814) 865-6397

PHIL 003
 
Persons, Moral Values and the Good Life
1ST YEAR STUD ONLY 
Major ethical positions and assumptions regarding questions of freedom, choice, obligation, and conflicts in contemporary moral conduct, values, and reasoning.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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PHIL 007
 
Asian Philosophy
 
Introduction to philosophical, moral, and aesthetic teachings of Asian traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism (including Zen), Taoism, Confucianism, and Shintoism.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
Satisfies International Cultures (IL)
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380023 001 35
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     T R 11:15A - 12:30P 132 E E EAST  JOHNSON, DAVID WON (814) 865-6397
463906 901 35
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     R 06:00P - 09:00P 106 CHAM  BILGER, PAUL (814) 865-3443

PHIL 008H
 
Philosophy and Feminism
XLIST W/WMNST 008 
Explores diverse feminist philosophies of culture and knowledge, and examines gender's role in accounts of reality, truth, morality, and justice.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
Satisfies Schreyer Honors College Honors Course and Credit Requirements
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WMNST008H    T R 01:00P - 02:15P 107 SACKETT  DROEGE, PAULA JEAN (814) 865-6397

PHIL 009U
 
Philosophy, Race, and Diversity
 
Critically examines the significance of race and cultural diversity for, and in, understandings of reality, knowledge, truth, morality, and justice.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
Satisfies U.S. Cultures (US)
Satisfies Schreyer Honors College Honors Course and Credit Requirements
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397723 001 20
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     T R 02:30P - 03:45P 325 SACKETT  BERNASCONI, ROBERT (814) 865-6397

PHIL 010
 
Critical Thinking
 
Discussion of the validity, soundness, and fallacies of everyday language use and reasoning; informal logic; and manipulative arguments and propaganda.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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380032 001 35
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     M W F 12:20P - 01:10P 106 SACKETT  LATTIMORE, JANELLE (814) 865-6397
380035 002 35
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     M W F 01:25P - 02:15P 325 SACKETT  LATTIMORE, JANELLE (814) 865-6397
388810 901 35
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     M 06:00P - 09:00P 118 THOMAS  BURKS, RANDOLPH EU (814) 865-3443

PHIL 012
 
Symbolic Logic
 
Formal logical structures of propositions and arguments; mechanical tests and proof techniques for logically necessary truth and deductive validity.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Quantification (GQ)
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380038 001 35
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     T R 01:00P - 02:15P 106 SACKETT  KURDYS, JOSHUA (814) 865-6397
380041 002 25
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     WEB   SCHRIEMPF, ALEXA T (814) 865-6397
467878 003 35
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  View Controls   T R 01:00P - 02:15P 105 WILLARD  FISHER, MARK DAVID (814) 865-6397

PHIL 013
 
Philosophy, Nature, and the Environment
 
Studies competing historical and contemporary conceptions of nature, their philosophical foundations, and their implications for environmental problems and public policy. more...
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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380047 001 35
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     T R 02:30P - 03:45P 203 E E WEST  SVOBODA, TOBY JOSE (814) 865-6397

PHIL 014
 
Philosophy of Love and Sex
 
Explores Western theories and attitudes concerning intimacy and examines various ethical issues involving love and sex.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
Satisfies U.S. Cultures (US)
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     WEB   FISHER, MARK DAVID (814) 865-6397
380053 002 35
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     M W F 11:15A - 12:05P 324 SACKETT  ALESSANDRI, MARY (814) 865-6397
397738 003 35
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     M W F 12:20P - 01:10P 325 SACKETT  ALESSANDRI, MARY (814) 865-6397
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     WEB   FISHER, MARK DAVID Williamsport
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PHIL 100
 
The Meaning of Human Existence
 
Explores differing views of the significance of human life, the meaning of freedom, and the way to a meaningful life.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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380056 001 35
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     M W F 09:05A - 09:55A 208 WILLARD  KREMPA, AARON NOAH (814) 865-6397
397741 002 35
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     M W F 10:10A - 11:00A 322 SACKETT  KREMPA, AARON NOAH (814) 865-6397

PHIL 103
 
Introduction to Ethics
 
Ethical theory about virtue, duty, autonomy, and life quality applied to moralproblems, including character, violence, oppression, abortion, and suicide.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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380065 001 120
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     M W F 10:10A - 11:00A 112 FOR R BL  MCREYNOLDS, PHILLI (814) 865-6397

PHIL 103
 
Introduction to Ethics
LEWISTOWN, PA 
Ethical theory about virtue, duty, autonomy, and life quality applied to moralproblems, including character, violence, oppression, abortion, and suicide.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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     W 06:00P - 09:00P     Lewistown
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PHIL 106
 
Introduction to Business Ethics
 
Studies ethical foundations of business and ethical problems in business practices such as advertising, international trade, labor relations, and marketing.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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380071 001 35
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     T R 11:15A - 12:30P 325 SACKETT  SELTZER, DAVID (814) 865-6397
463069 901 25
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     R 06:00P - 09:00P 111 THOMAS  BURKS, RANDOLPH EU (814) 865-3443
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     T 06:00P - 09:00P 107 AG SC IN  WOLF, PETER M (814) 865-3443

PHIL 108
 
Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy
 
Critical introduction to political authority, rights, justice, community, inequality, power, pluralism, and other contemporary, social, and political issues.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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380074 001 35
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     M W F 01:25P - 02:15P 109 BOUCKE  MENSAH, SHAEEDA A (814) 865-6397
380077 002 35
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     M W F 12:20P - 01:10P 109 BOUCKE  MENSAH, SHAEEDA A (814) 865-6397

PHIL 110
 
Introduction to Philosophy of Science
 
Examines science's assumptions about knowledge and reality, the relation between science and culture, and the nature of scientific progress.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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     T R 11:15A - 12:30P 324 SACKETT  FISHER, MARK DAVID (814) 865-6397

PHIL 119
 
Ethical Leadership
 
Introduction to philosophical theories of ethics and leadership. Uses literary and biographical texts in developing skills of application.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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380080 001 35
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     T R 09:45A - 11:00A 107 SACKETT  STEHN, ALEXANDER V (814) 865-6397
380083 002 35
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     T R 11:15A - 12:30P 322 SACKETT  STEHN, ALEXANDER V (814) 865-6397
403330 003 40
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     WEB   BEHUN, WILLIAM AND (814) 865-6397

PHIL 124
 
Introduction to Philosophy of Religion
 
Explores the meaning of religious belief and experience, the existence of God,ideas of spirituality, and the question of immortality.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
 Prerequisite: third-semester standing
 
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     T R 09:45A - 11:00A 221 HAMMOND  HARVEY, IRENE ELIZ (814) 865-6397

PHIL 125W
 
Introduction to Theories of Knowledge
 
Historical and contemporary views on the foundations and conditions of knowledge, belief, justification, and truth, conception, perception, and interpretation.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
Satisfies Writing Across the Curriculum
 Prerequisite: ENGL 015 or ENGL 030
 
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397756 001 20
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     M W F 02:30P - 03:20P 117 E E WEST  AGLER, DAVID WELLS (814) 865-6397

PHIL 127
 
Introduction to Philosophy of Mind
 
Problems and concepts of mind and consciousness including mind-brain identification, the nature of subjectivity, identity, and artificial intelligence.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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397759 001 35
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     T R 09:45A - 11:00A 119 THOMAS  DROEGE, PAULA JEAN (814) 865-6397

PHIL 132
 
Introduction to Bioethics
 
Studies questions of ethics in relation to biotechnology research and implementation, genetic engineering, medicine, animal and human rights.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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479917 002 25
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     T R 04:15P - 05:30P 106 SACKETT  SCHRIEMPF, ALEXA T (814) 865-6397

PHIL 132
 
Introduction to Bioethics
X-LIST W/RL ST 131 
Studies questions of ethics in relation to biotechnology research and implementation, genetic engineering, medicine, animal and human rights.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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380089 001 25
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RL ST131    T R 01:00P - 02:15P 303 WILLARD  SCHRIEMPF, ALEXA T (814) 865-6397

PHIL 200
 
Ancient Philosophy
X-LIST W/CAMS 200 
Examines the thought and influence of major Western thinkers from the pre-Socratics to the neo-Platonists, emphasizing Plato and Aristotle.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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380092 001 25
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CAMS 200    T R 11:15A - 12:30P 207 SACKETT  BRUNSON, DANIEL (814) 865-6397

PHIL 202
 
Modern Philosophy
 
Examines the thought and influence of major Western thinkers from Descartes toKant, emphasizing rationalism and empiricism, and critical philosophy.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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380095 001 35
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     M W F 10:10A - 11:00A 109 E E WEST  NALE, JOHN ELIAS (814) 865-6397

PHIL 203
 
Nineteenth Century Philosophy
 
Examines the thought and influence of major Western thinkers from Hegel to Nietzsche, including Marx, Kierkegaard, and Schopenhauer.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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380101 001 35
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     T R 09:45A - 11:00A 204 SACKETT  BRUNSON, DANIEL (814) 865-6397

PHIL 204
 
Twentieth Century Philosophy
 
Examines the thought and influence of major Western thinkers of the century, including pragmatists, phenomenologists, existentialists, critical theorists, and feminists.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
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380104 001 35
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     T R 11:15A - 12:30P 221 HAMMOND  HARVEY, IRENE ELIZ (814) 865-6397
397762 002 35
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     M W F 10:10A - 11:00A 267 WILLARD  PARADISO-MICHAU, M (814) 865-6397

PHIL 208
 
Contemporary Philosophy
 
Recent trends in philosophical thought and culture, hybrid philosophies, and the philosophical landscape of the future.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies General Education - Humanities (GH)
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     T R 04:15P - 05:30P 208 WILLARD  NYA, NATHALIE Y (814) 865-6397

PHIL 296
 
Independent Studies
 
Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 1.0 - 18.0
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  View Controls   APPT   COLAPIETRO, VINCEN (814) 865-6397
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PHIL 405
 
Philosophy of Law
 
Examines philosophical views of the nature of law, legal ethics, law and society through questions regarding definition, interpretation, and institutions.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
 Prerequisite: 9 credits of philosophy, including PHIL 105 or 6 credits of philosophy at the 200 level or 5th semester standing
 
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397768 001 25
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     M W F 10:10A - 11:00A 111 SACKETT  CHRISTMAN, JOHN PH (814) 865-6397

PHIL 408W
 
Social and Political Philosophy
 
Historical and philosophical foundations of political organization, authority, and justice, and contemporary issues of rights, community, and culture.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies Writing Across the Curriculum
 Prerequisite: 9 credits in philosophy, including PHIL 108 or 6 credits at the 200 level
 
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397771 001 20
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     T R 02:30P - 03:45P 107 SACKETT  SWANSON, JARED (814) 865-6397

PHIL 424
 
Philosophy of Religion
 
Examines the relation between faith and reason, the nature of religious experience, the problem of evil, the existence of God.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
 Prerequisite: 9 credits of philosophy, including PHIL 124 or 6 credits of philosophy at the 200 level or 5th semester standing
 
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397774 001 25
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     R 02:30P - 05:30P 101 WALKER  HARVEY, IRENE ELIZ (814) 865-6397

PHIL 426W
 
Metaphysics
 
Examines the nature of reality, the existence of freedom, and the nature of matter, mind, and values.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0 - 6.0
Satisfies Writing Across the Curriculum
 Prerequisite: 9 credits in philosophy, including PHIL 126 or 6 credits of philosophy at the 200 level
 
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     T R 04:15P - 05:30P 318 WILLARD  DROEGE, PAULA JEAN (814) 865-6397

PHIL 473
 
German Idealism
 
Critically examines the philosophy of central German idealists, including Kant, Fichte, Schelling, and Hegel, and its impact on later philosophy.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
 Prerequisite: 9 credits of philosophy, including either PHIL 202 or PHIL 203, or 6 credits of philosophy at the 200 level
 
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     W 02:30P - 05:30P 318 SACKETT  MENSCH, JENNIFER (814) 865-6397

PHIL 494H
 
Research Project
 
Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individualor small-group basis.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 1.0 - 12.0
Satisfies Schreyer Honors College Honors Course and Credit Requirements
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380131 001 10
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380134 002 10
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380137 003 10
10
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PHIL 496
 
Independent Studies
 
Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 1.0 - 18.0
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380140 001 5
5
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380143 002 5
4
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380146 003 5
5
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380149 004 5
5
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380152 005 5
5
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380155 006 5
5
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380158 007 5
5
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PHIL 497A
 
Science, Women and Traditional Knowledge
 
Expistemological themes of twentieth century philosphy of science with focus on the political problem of how to manage our global environment with specific features o more...
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
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405460 001 25
15
     M 06:00P - 09:00P 319 WILLARD  GROSHOLZ, EMILY RO (814) 865-6397

PHIL 497H
 
Identity & Difference
SR CAPSTONE COURSE 
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
Satisfies Schreyer Honors College Honors Course and Credit Requirements
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397783 001 20
11
     T 02:30P - 05:30P 220 WILLARD  COLAPIETRO, VINCEN (814) 865-6397

PHIL 502
 
European Philosophy Seminar
 
Critically examines central European philosophers including Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, Merleau-Ponty, Gadamer, Levinas, Foucault, and Derrida; course content vari more...
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
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397786 001 15
5
     T 11:15A - 02:15P 209 HAMMOND  GINES, KATHRYN TER (814) 865-6397

PHIL 538
 
Feminist Philosophy Seminar
 
Critically examines feminist approaches to ethics, epistemology, philosophy of science, metaphysics, social/political philosophy, and the history of philosophy.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
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397789 001 12
0
WMNST538    R 11:15A - 02:15P 209 HAMMOND  SULLIVAN, SHANNON (814) 865-6397

PHIL 580
 
Phenomenology
 
A critical study of one or more thinkers, ideas, or movements in modern phenomenology.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
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397792 001 15
8
     T 02:30P - 05:30P 105 E E WEST  FOTI, VERONIQUE MA (814) 865-6397

PHIL 589
 
Philosophical Translation Seminar
 
Studies philosophical works in their original (non-English) languages; course content varies with instructor.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 2.0
 Prerequisite: appropriate language proficiency demonstrated by satisfactory completion of departmental translation exam in given language
 
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380170 001 15
7
     R 02:30P - 05:30P 105 E E WEST  FOTI, VERONIQUE MA (814) 865-6397

PHIL 596
 
Individual Studies
 
Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 1.0 - 9.0
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380173 001 5
4
  View Controls   APPT   COLAPIETRO, VINCEN (814) 865-6397
380176 002 5
4
  View Controls   APPT   LAWLOR, LEONARD RI (814) 865-6397
380179 003 5
5
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380182 004 5
5
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380185 005 5
5
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380188 006 5
5
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380191 007 5
5
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PHIL 597B
 
Ethical Issues in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
MEETS W/HDNRE 575 
Introduction to ethical issues in human dimensions of natural resources and the environment.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 3.0
 Prerequisite: Graduate standing at Penn State
Concurrent: HDNRE575
 
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419302 001 4
0
S T S597A    M 01:25P - 04:25P 208 CHAM  TUANA, NANCY A (814) 865-6397

PHIL 600
 
Thesis Research
 
No description.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 1.0 - 15.0
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380194 001 20
15
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PHIL 601
 
Ph.D. Dissertation Full-Time
 
No description.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 0.0
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380197 001 20
12
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PHIL 602
 
Supervised Experience in College Teaching
 
Students will teach introductory logic course--i.e., Phil 1--and other introductory level courses as required by staffing.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 1.0 - 3.0
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397795 001 20
20
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PHIL 603
 
Foreign Academic Experience
 
Foreign study and/or research constituting progress toward the degree at a foreign university.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 1.0 - 12.0
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380200 001 5
5
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PHIL 610
 
Thesis Research Off Campus
 
No description.
  01/11/2010-04/30/2010   Credits: 1.0 - 15.0
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380203 001 5
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