2019-2020 BSC Catalog

212 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
PL 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Philosophy (½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines concerning
independent study projects appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning”
section of this catalog.
PL 296 IA Nietzsche: Experimental Philosophy of Future (1)
A seminar focusing on the writings and philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche with an
emphasis on his evolving experimental method of revaluing values. Topics include the
evolution of the Apollinian-Dionysian polarity, depth-psychology, genealogy and
historical sense, perspectivism and hermeneutic distance, amor fati, eternal recurrence,
and the global aspiration of the “über-Asiatic eye.” An Interpretation or Analysis
designated course. Prerequisite: at least sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
PL 297, 397, 497 Internship in Philosophy (½ or 1)
An internship opportunity allowing students to practice career skills and/or further
develop abilities beneficial for graduate study. Specific guidelines concerning internships
appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning” section of this catalog.
PL 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Philosophy (½ or 1)
A teaching experience course. Specific guidelines concerning teaching experiences
appear in the “Teaching Experiences” section of this catalog.
PL 302 Existentialism (1)
An examination of major issues and problems arising from the existentialist tradition in
philosophy through a treatment of one or two representative figures. Prerequisite: one
previous course in PL (except PL 241).
PL 304 WR Topics in American Philosophy (1)
An examination of some aspect of American philosophy. The focus of this course may
vary each time it is offered: for example, Jonathan Edwards and the Puritans, the
philosophy of the “founding fathers,” Transcendentalism, American Pragmatism, Neo-
Pragmatism. With the permission of the philosophy faculty, students may enroll more
than once for credit, provided that the focus of the course is different. A Writing
Reinforcement designated course. Prerequisite: one previous course in PL (except PL
241).
PL 307 Environmental Ethics (1)
A study of one or more of the current trends and theories in environmental ethics. The
course may focus on areas such as deep ecology, eco-feminism, sustainability, process
ecology, environmental pragmatism, and others. A Leadership Studies designated course.
Prerequisite: one previous course in PL (except PL 241).
PL 308 WR Topics in Metaphysics and Epistemology (1)
An examination of questions in contemporary metaphysics and epistemology concerning
the nature of our knowledge of the world and different conceptions of reality which come
into play in our idea of what there is in the world. The focus of the course may vary with
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