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PHIL255
Moral Psychology: Care of the Soul
PHIL255 FA
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 15 | 0 | Times: .T.T... 2:40PM-4:00PM; | No | No |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999
)
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. Emphasis will be 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... 2:40PM- 4:00PM;
- Grading Mode: Mixed
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 2, Fr: 0
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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