Uriah Kriegel

An introduction to philosophically interesting artworks and, through them, the philosophical study of art. Artworks studied can include popular music, painting, sculpture, films, television, fiction, poetry, and more. Previously offered as PHIL 109. Mutually exclusive with PHIL 109, credit cannot be earned for both classes. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for PHIL 125 if student has credit for PHIL 109.

Examination of metaphysical theories in the works of historical and contemporary thinkers. Topics may include: free will, the identity of persons over time, causation, possibility and necessity, design and chance, the nature of existence, the nature of time. Previously offered as PHIL 304. Mutually exclusive with PHIL 304, credit cannot be earned for both classes. Recommended Prerequisite(s): A previous course in philosophy. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for PHIL 320 if student has credit for PHIL 304.

Course for undergraduate students to pursue independent research projects under direction of a philosophy department faculty member. Previously offered as PHIL 401. Repeatable for Credit.

Independent research course for undergraduate philosophy majors who wish to write a senior thesis and become eligible for honors in the major. Students may enroll in PHIL 498 only with consent of a faculty advisor and the department, and only if they intend to enroll in PHIL 499 as well. Senior Thesis is a year-long research course. Previously offered as PHIL 411. Mutually exclusive with PHIL 411, credit cannot be earned for both classes.

Directed reading and research. Repeatable for Credit.

This is a practicum in pedagogy, which involves working closely with the instructor of a philosophy course to observe as well as assist in teaching. The primary aim is to cultivate and practice teaching skills in a real classroom environment. Repeatable for Credit.