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Covers a historical and thematic survey of social and political theories. Topics include classical social and political theories, communism, fascism, liberalism, human rights, economic justice, nationalism, international relations, and the rights and welfare of the environment, animals, and future generations.

Introduces elements and techniques involved in critical thinking, where critical thinking means the ability to recognize and evaluate arguments as they appear in natural language. Does not address formal or symbolic logic.

Overview of philosophical and religious ethical systems and their applications in personal and social contexts. Emphasis on understanding one's own ethical system.

A philosophical examination of the arts and aesthetic experience. Includes aesthetic theories of Artistotle, Kant, Nietzsche, and Grey as well as direct experience in the arts such as literature, poetry, painting, cinema, theatre, and performance art. Crosslisted with ENG 37223 and LAS 37223.

An investigation of the body, mind and spirit in self, culture and nature as developed by Ken Wilber and the Integral Institute. Students explore truth in the domains of philosophy, psychology and eastern spirituality and consider ways to improve their well-being.

An investigation of historical prerequisites and the meaning of existentialism. Readings include Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Kafka, Rilke, Sartre, Heidegger, Dostoevsky, etc. Crosslisted with ENG 38223, LAS 38223.