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Philosophy 3

The Nature of Mind

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Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature

Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature pairs central texts from Western philosophical tradition (including works by Plato, Aristotle, Epictetus, Hobbes, Kant, Mill, Rawls, and Nozick) with recent findings in cognitive science and related fields. The course is structured around three intertwined sets of topics: Happiness and Flourishing; Morality and Justice; and Political Legitimacy and […]

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Mechanical Philosophy

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Introduction: What is Political Philosophy?

Professor Smith discusses the nature and scope of “political philosophy.” The oldest of the social sciences, the study of political philosophy must begin with the works of Plato and Aristotle, and examine in depth the fundamental concepts and categories of the study of politics. The questions “which regimes are best?” and “what constitutes good citizenship?” […]

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Introduction to Political Philosophy

This course is intended as an introduction to political philosophy as seen through an examination of some of the major texts and thinkers of the Western political tradition. Three broad themes that are central to understanding political life are focused upon: the polis experience (Plato, Aristotle), the sovereign state (Machiavelli, Hobbes), constitutional government (Locke), and […]

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About the C++ Language, Quick History of C++, C++ Philosophy

Guest Lecturer: Keith Schwarz, About the C++ Language, Quick History of C++, C++ Philosophy, C++ Without genlib.h, A Working genlib.h Replacement, Other CS106 Headers, strutils.h, simpio.h, random.h, graphics.h/extrgraph.h, What about ADTs?, Standard Template Library, STL Algorithms, Language Features, Operator Overloading, What Next?

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Philosophy of Death

Professor Kagan introduces the course and the material that will be covered during the semester. He aims to clarify what the class will focus on in particular and which subjects it will steer away from. The emphasis will be placed on philosophical questions that arise when one contemplates the nature of death. The first half […]

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Online Ph.D. in Marriage & Family Counseling

Marriage and family therapy is devoted to identifying and solving issues particular to couples and families. A well-trained professional therapist who specializes in marriage and family therapy not only positively affects the lives of clients, but is also a competent researcher and educator. A Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Marriage and Family Therapy is the […]

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Online Bachelor’s in Christian Counseling

Mental health counseling has long relied on psychological theories and methods to help people adjust, develop, and adapt. Traditional therapy has helped professional counselors understand personality and repair millions of broken lives. Through long practice, counselors of faith have discovered that many of their patients require the assistance of a higher power in order to […]