Browsing Stern College Syllabi -- Spring and Fall 2021-2022 courses --- PHIL (Philosophy) by Subject "philosophy"

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    • PHIL 1320: Theories of the Mind 

      Shatz, David (Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-01)
      This course will examine major philosophical (and in some cases psychological) theories and arguments concerning the nature of mind and mental life. We will explore the philosophical implications of those theories for ...

    • PHIL 1710: Religion and Philosophy 

      Shatz, David (Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-01)
      Traditionally, the philosophy of religion critically examines (1) the central concepts of religion, particularly monotheistic religions and (2) arguments for and against religious belief and practice. In the past few ...

    • PHIL 2170 - E Ancient & Medieval Philosophy 

      Shatz, David C. (2021-09)
      From the pre-Socratics to Thomas Aquinas, with emphasis on Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas. 3.000 Credit hours COURSE OBJECTIVES The general aim of this course is to introduce students to the major figures, ...

    • PHIL 3402 - D1 Philosophy of Law ; POLI 2491 - D1 Topics: Philosophy of Law 

      Shatz, David C. (2021-09)
      This course will critically explore fundamental questions about: • the duty to obey law • the nature of law, and in particular the relationship between law and morality • constitutional interpretation (a hot and vital ...

    • POLI 1401/PHIL3200 Modern Political Thought 

      Holbreich, Matthew (2021-01)
      COURSE DESCRIPTION This course examines political philosophy through the lens of classic texts in the ancient and modern period. The course will focus on readings that contrast ancient and modern political thought. The ...