PHIL
401
Senior Seminar: Contemporary Moral Psychology and Virtue Ethic
Fall 2018
Division II; Writing-Intensive;
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The seminar will focus on contemporary philosophical work on practical and intellectual virtues considered indispensable for a good, meaningful human life. We will begin by reading selections from seminal ethical writings by Plato, Aristotle and Hume, then move on to the 20th century revival of eudaimonistic and sentimentalist traditions of virtue ethics. Special stress will be placed on discussing the nature of virtues such as integrity, empathy, self-knowledge, authenticity and emotional maturity, and on articulating realistic psychological and social preconditions for their development.
The Class:
Type: seminar
Limit: 15
Expected: 8-10
Class#: 1989
Limit: 15
Expected: 8-10
Class#: 1989
Requirements/Evaluation:
active participation in class discussion; seminar presentations; 10 weekly several short papers; a 12-15-page final paper
Extra Info:
may not be taken on a pass/fail basis; not available for the fifth course option
Prerequisites:
required of all senior philosophy majors
Enrollment Preference:
enrollment is limited to senior philosophy majors
Distributions:
Division II; Writing-Intensive;
Distribution Notes:
The course will require weekly short papers and a final paper, totaling about 35 pages
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PHIL 401 - 01 (F)
SEM Sr Sem: Contmpory Moral Psyc
PHIL 401 - 01 (F) SEM Sr Sem: Contmpory Moral PsycDivision II; Writing-Intensive;M 7:00 pm - 9:40 pm
Hollander 1581989
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