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PHIL255

Moral Psychology: Care of the Soul PHIL255 SP

Spring 97 Availability (Last Updated on Sat Mar 8 05:00:06 EST 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       24      24         0

Moral psychology is the study of our minds that is aimed at an understanding of how we develop, grow, and flourish as moral beings. In this course we will examine historical and contemporary texts from philosophy, psychology, and spiritual writings that deal with the nature of the good life for human beings, the development of virtues, and the cultivation of ethical understanding and moral sensibilities. There will be an emphasis both on careful understanding of the texts and on the attempt to relate the theories discussed to our own moral lives.

MAJOR READINGS

Writings by classical and contemporary
philosophers, developmental psychologists, and spiritual
writers.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three graded papers, several short written assignments, and participation in class discussion. Students will also be asked to keep a journal of their own thoughts about the topics discussed in class and how they relate to their own lives, but these will not be collected or graded.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS PHIL

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Horst, S; Times: .T.T... 10:00AM;; Grading Mode: Mixed; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 2; Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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