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Introduces key issues in ethics and moral philosophy. This course explores issues concerning the nature of well being, the different forms ethical theories can take, and the status of moral claims. Students apply ethical theories to contemporary ethical problems.

Introduces key issues in political philosophy.  Course covers major theories of political philosophy and their application, both historical and contemporary.  Topics include theories of rights, the justification of states and the nature of political representation.

A philosophical examination of the arts and aesthetic experience. This course explores theories of beauty and drama from ancient and contemporary theorists. Students apply aesthetic theories to analyze works of art in multiple domains from different perspectives. Cross-listed 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. Cross-listed with LAS 38123 IDS: Integral Theory.

An examination of key existentialist thinkers. Readings include Kierkegaard, Nietzsch, Sartre, and others. After a survey of existentialist philosophers, students explore works of art from an existentialist perspective.  Cross-listed with ENG 38223 IDS: Existentialism in Philosophy and Arts and LAS 38223 IDS: IDS: Existentialism in Philosophy and Arts.