What is the relationship between the mind and the body? [more], In this course we will examine traditional philosophical approaches to understanding death and related concepts, with a special focus on the ethical concerns surrounding death and care for the dying. Background readings include sources rooted in traditional modes of bioethical analysis as well as those incorporating feminist approaches. What is it for a sentence or a proposition to be true? In this course, we will study the literature in contemporary philosophy on the nature of knowledge and rational belief. Williams relatives. [more], Is morality simply a matter of opinion? [more], Put simply, metaphilosophy is reflection on the nature of philosophy: Can it be defined? [more], Much like the construction of medical knowledge itself, it is from specific cases that general principles of biomedical ethics arise and are systematized into a theoretical framework, and it is to cases they must return, if they are to be both useful and comprehensible to those making decisions within the biomedical context. Trigger Warning: all the works of art studied in this class will be chosen partly because they have offended a significant number of people. Thus, the barber shaves himself if and only if he does not shave himself. [more], Twenty-four centuries ago Plato argued for censorship of art. metaphysics, epistemology, moral and political philosophy, philosophy of mind. Each identified the limits, whether historical or innate, of our human capacity to know ourselves and our world, and to live harmoniously with others. even further and will concentrate primarily on meaning, reference and truth. It was the Crow's first game since the death of their coach Phil Walsh. The worldview that underlies classical tragedy, however, seems markedly different from the one that we find in classical philosophy. Nevertheless, comparatively few people realize that the views we commonly think of as "Platonic" represent only one strand in Plato's thought. I don't know how exactly how many grains of sand are in this heap, but let's say 100,000. Philosophy? Or is it a supreme illusion, a dream-like escape, the domain in which the viewer's unconscious wishes are magically fulfilled? Each identified the limits, whether historical or innate, of our human capacity to know ourselves and our world, and to live harmoniously with others. How is political power generated and exercised? If so, freedom may seem impossible since we're all deeply influenced by factors ranging from the general laws of nature to specific features of our genetic endowment and social environment (including religion, political ideology, and advertising). Does freedom require leading (or avoiding) a political life? What are emotions, and how should we think about them? this course, we will consider the relationship between freedom and social order. . We will examine basic questions in the philosophy of law: What is the relationship between law and morality? [more], This is a course in the philosophy of logic. If so, is that knowledge importantly different in kind or in rigor from the knowledge we gain through physics, chemistry or geology? [more], Why are you here? We will read Adam Smith and Karl Marx on capitalism, Simone de Beauvoir on gender, and Charles Mills on race. [more], This course will explore the themes of alienation, fetishism, ideology, dialectic, sociality, and freedom in the philosophical writings of G.W.F. While he never wrote any philosophical works of his own, Socrates is one of the most influential thinkers in the western tradition. Topics will depend to some extent on student interest, but are likely to include concerns that fall under such headings as euthanasia, conscientious eating, abortion, the ethics of protest, and Covid-19. Is rationality relative to cultural norms? [more], The touchstone of our course will be Plato's Republic: the first and perhaps greatest utopia as well as perhaps the greatest work in political philosophy. In this course we will investigate the the broad topics of consciousness and thought by surveying the many approaches to mind that yield the contemporary debates. We will read, among others, selected papers by Carnap, Hempel, Quine, Goodman, Kuhn, Elgin, Hacking, Misak, Putnam, Rorty, and Haack. stagflation of the 1970s, and bursting of the mortgage bubble in 2008. Dean's Office. We will discuss the importance of specific genre conventions and broader contextual matters to the interpretation of literary texts (along the lines suggested by Quentin Skinner); the possibility of using intention to rule out mistaken and arrive at acceptable interpretations, if not a single correct interpretation (a possibility denied by such relativists as Stanley Fish); the use and meaning of metaphors; and the host of questions surrounding the intentional fallacy (the alleged result of invoking authorial intention to determine textual meaning). We will begin the course by looking briefly at some of the Presocratic philosophers active in the Mediterranean world of the seventh through fifth centuries BCE, and some of the sophists active in the fifth century. The aim of this course is to examine the origins, grounds, and nature of this belief. In the first part of this course, we are going to focus on what this following-from business amounts to, and ask whether there is a special sense of following-from that characterizes logic? We conclude by considering some of the later Hindu holistic views of the self as responses to the Buddhist critique. We will ask, for example, what these theories tell us about the nature of space, time, probability and causality. Could the world be made up of sensory properties only? His later work, best known through posthumously published Philosophical Investigations, continues to influence contemporary thinking about language, mind, action, knowledge, ethics, religion, aesthetics, culture, and of course, philosophy itself. Some of them explicitly engage meta-philosophical debates; others exemplify particular philosophical styles and methods. In this way, we develop a rich array of analytical tools and observational practices to further our understanding of the mind. [more], Through lectures, discussions, close readings and assigned writings, we will consider a variety of philosophical questions about the nature of persons, and personal identity through time. And, Existentialists express their thought in philosophical treatises as often as in literary works. Is film a creation of a single artist - the director, the author - or is it a result of a loosely synchronized and not quite coherent collaboration of many different people, each guided by her or his particular vision? What are space and time? Supt Bray said the domestic incident was a tragedy. There will also be a midterm paper (roughly 10 pages) and a final paper (roughly 15 pages) which you will develop and revise in consultation with the instructor. Are there things that cannot be put into words? Taking this as our starting point, in this course we will examine a number of conceptual and ethical issues in the use and development of technologies related to human reproduction, drawing out their implications for such core concepts as "motherhood" and "parenthood," family and genetic relatedness, exploitation and commodification, and reproductive rights and society's interests in reproductive activities. Our internal, felt experience--what chocolate tastes like to oneself, what it is like to see the color red, or, more broadly, what it is like to have a first person, waking perspective at all--resists explanation in any terms other than the conscious experience itself in spite of centuries of intense effort by philosophers and, more recently, by scientists. In this way we come to realize that far from being the irrational foil of "the West," Indian tradition is a rich resource for thinking through some of the central questions that have challenged philosophers in both traditions. What is the nature of language? Of particular interest will be the extent to which discourse dynamics are built into the meanings of linguistic expressions vs. the extent to which they're consequences of our rational cognition. Mill, W.E.B Dubois, John Rawls, Charles Mills, Jurgen Habermas). We will then turn to a variety of more recent attempts to give a clear characterization of causation. It is, in fact, quite difficult to get through any course of study in the liberal arts without some familiarity with Plato. My daughter removes one grain of sand. We will then turn to some specific social forms in the second unit, and ask whether they promote or preclude our freedom. Where have you been taught them? After several weeks on the Republic we will turn to Shakespeare's last play: The Tempest. Aristotle sets out to study being qua being, or what is insofar as it is. (iii) You exist. Authors will include: Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant. As we proceed through the course, we will look at the way in which each thinker characterizes happiness, virtue and the relation between the two. You are psyched to be reading this course description right now. In this tutorial, we will investigate the nature of skepticism and the varieties of relativism it encourages. In this tutorial, we will focus on questions concerning their distinctive methods, namely, historical materialism, genealogical critique, and psychoanalysis. What is the basis on which current psychiatric diagnostic manuals are organized? Our aim will be to identify and evaluate the strongest version of each argument. One must grasp the meanings of the various parts of the sentence. [more], This course will raise and discuss a number of philosophical questions concerning our current understanding of mental health and mental illness. Conversation is dynamic--the back and forth exchange of information is a process that grows and adapts to the surrounding context. Which characteristics of persons give them moral status? In this way, we develop a rich array of analytical tools and observational practices to further our understanding of the mind. To this end, each week we will (1) read philosophical material focused on one principle or concept, and (2) consider in detail one bioethics case in which the principle or concept has special application or relevance. Type in your search terms and press enter or navigate down for suggested search results. [more], What ethical standards should guide our individual and societal choices when those choices affect current and future environmental conditions? use tab and shift-tab to navigate once expanded, Covid-19 is an ongoing concern in our region, including on campus. Does it matter who is offended? These questions are typically asked within a framework where the overarching goal is attaining truth and avoiding falsity. Is it moral for us to pass along these sorts of decisions to AI's? Other questions are pressing and immediate: Artificial intelligence techniques are used today to help decide whether someone gets a bank loan, is eligible to be released on bail, or in need of particular medical treatment. Rather than seeing philosophy as an esoteric discipline, the pragmatic philosophers (with the possible exception of Peirce) see philosophy as integral to our culture and see themselves as public intellectuals. But when does a choice qualify as free? If so, what are the constraints on good revisions? We turn first to two of Plato's most famous dialogues,The Apology and,The Republic. While he never wrote any philosophical works of his own, Socrates is one of the most influential thinkers in the western tradition. This course argues that by reference to the historically specific modes of subjectivity and sociality that resulted from the Transatlantic Slave Trade and the Haitian Revolution, for instance, we can better understand and address long-standing questions in European Social Philosophy. This course is part of the John Hyde Teaching Fellowship. Does offensive art harm? How should moral equality be understood, and what is its foundation? Much of the moral philosophy produced in Greece and Rome remains as relevant today as when it was written. If loyalty is a virtue, what are the proper limits of its cultivation and expression? On the sports field? The tragedians emphasize the ways in which the cosmos and our role in it resists any attempt to be understood, and emphasize the ways in which the success or failure of our lives often turns on things completely beyond our control. Diamond investigated the methodology of moral philosophy, paying special attention to the role of literature. How did you develop your character? this tutorial, we'll read portions of Rawls' major works. One must grasp the meanings of the various parts of the sentence. We will prepare for the Republic by reading two Socratic dialogues: the Euthyphro and the Meno. some of the Hindu views about the self and the mind and consider their ethical implications. The order in which you say things matters, and it matters for what you communicate what actions you take and what events happen around you. [more], Modern philosophy centers on two debates: Empiricism vs. Rationalism and Realism vs. Idealism. Some challenges we face are broad and about the future, though perhaps not the far future. Key ideas and concepts such as the death of god, the use and abuse of history, the eternal recurrence, will to power, and master and slave morality will be addressed. What if they are more fair? Associate Dean for Sophomore Year Students and Director of Transfer and Non-Traditional Students Services. Although we will attempt to engage the readings on their own terms, we will also ask how the vast differences between the ancient world and our own undercut or enhance the texts' ability to illuminate the dilemmas of political life for us. Conversation is dynamic--the back and forth exchange of information is a process that grows and adapts to the surrounding context. to that question, and the theoretical assumptions that underlie the answers, differ as well. Who is equal? The issue of prediction was also raised by economist Donald McCloskey who, in 1988, asked his fellow economists, "If you're so smart, why ain't you rich?" Our readings will include the relevant works of Plato, Sextus Empiricus, Carnap, Quine, Davidson, Goodman, Elgin, Hacking, Krausz, Foot, and Williams, among others. Hegel and Karl Marx. We will read some representative works from each of these schools of thought to see how each approaches Socrates. Other philosophers and literary theorists have used some of their ideas recently to throw light on the nature of textual meaning and the interpretation of literary texts. What are some of the necessary conditions for democracy? Despite these rather grim pronouncements, tragic drama has continued to fascinate and educate generations. Phil, miss you and wish I had the chance to say goodbye. About 3,000 people flocked to an Adelaide Crows training session as the emotional aftermath to the death of coach Phil Walsh continues. and Rationalism concerns whether all our knowledge derives from experience, or any is innate. [more], Animals are and always have been part of human life. We will read classic works (such as John Stuart Mill, On Liberty and H. L. A. Hart, The Concept of Law), contemporary articles, and United States Supreme Court cases. Authors will include: Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant. We will begin with Washington's classic article "Industrial Education for the Negro" and DuBois' classic "The Talented Tenth". Key ideas and concepts such as the death of god, the use and abuse of history, the eternal recurrence, will to power, and master and slave morality will be addressed. of the subject developed in the early 19th century German philosophy of Hegel. Whether the mind can be fully understood within a scientific framework has taken on an exciting urgency. Most of the authors will come from this list, however: Sartre, de Beauvoir, Kafka, Dostoyevsky, Thomas Mann, Camus, Ecco, Kundera, Borges, Charlie Kaufman, Bergman, Tarkovsky, Resnais, Kurosawa, Bunuel, Kubrick, Godard, Visconti and Guillermo del Toro. and Why do we value it? We will examine these (and other questions) in the context of the great philosophical revolution at the beginning of the last century: the linguistic turn and the birth of analytic philosophy. All three have had a profound influence on literature, social theory, and critical theories of the 20th and 21st centuries. This will be the only trigger warning for the class; if you don't want to be offended then this course is not for you. He died on 30 September 2020. On the sports field? We will focus our study on Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit and Marx's early writings. This course will offer a selective overview of the debates that characterized philosophy of film since the early 20th century. We will try to determine what is the scope and nature of an adequate theory of emotions, what are the desiderata for such a theory, and what should count as evidence in its favor. Just today (15 February 2022). Is film today really distinct from a number of new, emerging visual media? We will begin with an analysis of primary texts by Fanon and end by considering how Fanon has been interpreted by his contemporaries as well as activists and critical theorists writing today. A person incapable of loyalty is often characterized as fickle, cold, self-serving and sometimes even pathological. Where have you been taught them? We will look at relativism with respect to reason and truth in general as well as with respect to science, religion, and morality. How much inference goes into interpreting what's said? If so, freedom may seem impossible since we're all deeply influenced by factors ranging from the general laws of nature to specific features of our genetic endowment and social environment (including religion, political ideology, and advertising). We also examine the Yogacara school, which offers a process view of reality focusing on the analysis of experience. We coordinate our lives through sounds from mouths, signs from hands, and squiggles on paper because somehow sounds, signs, and squiggles have, Why Obey the Law? Why do we seek to experience through film fear and anguish that we avoid in our daily lives? Using resources from philosophy and linguistics, we will study various ways in which literal and non-literal uses of language influence our social lives. We will begin the course by looking at Hume's and Kant's discussion of causation. We will narrow our focus even further and will concentrate primarily on meaning, reference and truth. Finally, we will analyze the current debate about cognitive credentials of science and about proper approaches to the study of science, which came to be known as "the science wars." however, to be surprisingly difficult to say what causation is. We will also read selections from the vast secondary literature on Aristotle's Metaphysics. Background readings include sources rooted in traditional modes of bioethical analysis as well as those incorporating feminist approaches. Critical theorists regard philosophy as social and ideology critique. His depiction of the trial and death of Socrates is one of the classics of western literature, and his views on ethics and politics continue to occupy a central place in our discussions 2400 years after they were written. Paramedics arrived and tried to revive him, but a doctor confirmed him dead at the scene. We will read some representative works from each of these schools of thought to see how each approaches Socrates. 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan said Walsh's death was a tragic loss. Frege, Russell, and the Early Wittgenstein. Embodiment and Consciousness: A Cross-Cultural Exploration. Or, must sensible properties be organized spatiotemporally? Or are some of our beliefs true in virtue of their meanings alone? falsity of all our beliefs? The course will, I hope, provide the students an opportunity and the tools to intellectually examine deeply emotional and contentious issues. More importantly, many of the thinkers that we will read in this class are simply excellent philosophers, and it is worthwhile for anyone interested in philosophical problems to read treatments of these problems by excellent philosophers. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. [more], Martinican psychiatrist, philosopher, and revolutionary Frantz Fanon was among the leading critical theorists and Africana thinkers of the twentieth century. We'll attempt to answer this question by examining recent philosophical work on the nature of free will and responsibility. Later Wittgenstein is a controversial, polarizing figure; but serious reading of his work is invariably intellectually enriching and fertile. Which characteristics of persons give them moral status? Is it moral for us to pass along these sorts of decisions to AI's? Unfortunately, the relevance of Hume's ideas and arguments for particular philosophical disciplines has too often led to a piece-meal reading of his work: the three books of Treatise ("Of the Understanding," "Of the Passions" and "Of Morals") are typically considered in isolation from one another. What is it for a sentence or a proposition to be true? of Western metaphysics; French Nietzscheans such as Foucault, Derrida and Deleuze as well as French feminist Luce Irigaray appropriate Nietzschean themes and concepts in their critical engagements with the Western philosophical tradition; and Anglo-American moral philosophers such as Bernard Williams, Alisdair MacIntyre, and Phillippa Foot (as well as Rorty) respond to and engage his critique of modern morality. We begin by examining some of the central concepts of Buddhist psychology, its treatment of the mind as a selfless stream of consciousness, its examination of the variety of mental factors and its accounts of the relation between cognition and affects. The course will use a case-based approach to examine these issues, and so in most weeks we will (1) read philosophical articles focused on a key concept or set of arguments central to the issue, and (2) consider in detail one morally complex case in which the concept or arguments have special application or relevance. Must the freedom or fulfillment of some people require the subordination of others? But perform those exact same steps in a different order--check the stove, say "I didn't leave the stove on", then say "I might've left the stove on"--and something's gone quite wrong. Could we (individually and socially) educate and cultivate them? Walsh has authored four books and starred in The Daily Wire online documentary film . The focus will be on model-theoretic semantics, the sub-field of linguistics that studies meanings. How do you expect to learn? However, in his philosophically more sophisticated and notoriously difficult later dialogues (such as the Parmenides, Philebus, Sophist and Statesman), Plato engages in radical criticism and revision of his earlier views. Throughout the course, we will consult and discuss the important secondary literature on Wittgenstein, and analyze different philosophical presuppositions and goals that motivate particular readings. We will then turn to contemporary controversies such as campus free speech. Our main goal will be to prove things about this logical system rather than to use this system to think about ordinary language arguments. Is it forced on people who endorse cultural pluralism as their political ideal as the only tenable philosophical position? The son of former Adelaide Crows coach Phil Walsh has been granted unsupervised day leave from the mental health facility where he lives. Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, J.S. What do the social and psychological sciences have to teach us about happiness? What are the forces, and the dynamics between forces (i.e., economic, technological, modes of communication, techniques of social control, biological, psychological) that make certain types of subjects possible influencing both their self-understandings and their forms of life? Attention to the writing process and developing an authorial voice will be a recurrent focus of our work inside and outside the classroom. and Augustine, and, from a political and theoretical point of view, selections from the Hebrew Bible and New Testament. [more], Plato is one of the most important and influential thinkers in the history of the western tradition. Readings will include work by Plato, Hobbes, Kant, Mill, Nietzsche, and contemporary authors. 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