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Course Descriptions and Sample SyllabiPHIL 1001 Philosophy of Human Nature Description: The class will be an inquiry into the nature of human beings. This includes topics about the essence of a human being, the freedom of a human being, the way that human beings interact with one another, and how humans can acquire knowledge of the world they inhabit. In addition to developing critical thinking skills necessary to form and evaluate philosophical arguments, this class will have four major units: the possibility of knowledge, the relationship between the mind and the body, human freedom, and the soul or self. The course will proceed topically as well as including the positions of various philosophers on these four topics, including the Classic Greek and Catholic positions. The course will also include the contribution of non-Western philosophy and historical female philosophers who contributed to these topics. Required Texts: Margaret Atherton, ed. Women Philosophers of the Early Modern Period Hacket ISBN: 9780872202597Donald Palmer. Does the Center Hold? An Introduction to Western Philosophy. 6th Edition. McGraw Hill ISBN: 9780078038372Jean-Paul Sartre. Existentialism is a Humanism. Yale University Press. ISBN: 978-0300115468PHIL 2310 Theory of EthicsDescription: This course will examine potential standards for moral behavior through an introduction and critical evaluation of the major ethical theories in Western philosophical thought. Topics to be covered include egoism and relativism, natural law theory, utilitarianism, deontology, virtue theory, and feminist critiques of the traditional moral theories. will also explore the expansion of these theories to the concerns of marginalized groups such as non-human animals. We will look to articulate different approaches to ethics and to articulate strengths and weaknesses of each theory by comparing them to each other. We will also examine the relevance of each theory to contemporary moral problems. Required Texts: Gibson, Kevin. An Introduction to Ethics. Pearson Education, 2014. ISBN: 978-0-205-70854-3. Other readings to be posted on D2L. PHIL 4336 Applied Ethics in the Health Sciences Description: This course provides an introduction to issues in professional ethics for students in the College of Health Sciences. The course is designed to provide a bridge to ethical topics covered in the professional phase of study, and to equip students with understanding of theoretical concepts in ethics as they relate to important moral issues that arise in Health Sciences professions. Topics include: the nature of provider-patient relationship, biomedical research, end of life care, and issues surrounding pregnancy and reproductive health. The overall objective of the course is for students in the health sciences to explore potential ethical issues that may arise in their future careers, and equip them with critical thinking skills to evaluate possible responses to these issues.Required TextsRosemarie Tong (2007) New Perspectives in Health Care Ethics: An Interdisciplinary andCrosscultural Approach. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. ISBN:0130613479.PHIL 4330 Business EthicsDescription: This course examines the claim that there is a moral dimension to business decision-making. Through an understanding of traditional approaches to ethical theory, and discussion of historical and contemporary case examples, students will examine moral issues that arise in business and possible responses to these issues. The course will equip students with knowledge of philosophical ethics and critical thinking skills necessary to make thoughtful evaluations of business practices. Topics will include: Shareholder vs. stakeholder theory, the hiring and firing of employees, whistleblowing, sustainability and the environment, issues in emerging technologies, and international business. Required TextsThomas Beauchamp and Norman Bowie, Ethical Theory and Business, Ed. 9Philosophy of Human Nature (Phil 1001)Ms. Kimberly S. EngelsSemester: Spring 2013 Section 109 MWF 11am-11:50 am 110 MWF 12pm-12:50pm Office: Coughlin 226 Office hours: MW 1pm-2:30 pm, or by appointment E-mail: kimberly.engels@marquette.edu Description: The class will be an inquiry into the nature of human beings. This includes topics about the essence of a human being, the freedom of a human being, the way that human beings interact with one another, and how humans can acquire knowledge of the world they inhabit. In addition to developing critical thinking skills necessary to form and evaluate philosophical arguments, this class will have four major units: the possibility of knowledge, the relationship between the mind and the body, human freedom, and the soul or self. The course will proceed topically as well as including the positions of various philosophers on these four topics, including the Classic Greek and Catholic positions. The course will also include the contribution of non-Western philosophy and historical female philosophers who contributed to these topics. Required Texts: Margaret Atherton, ed. Women Philosophers of the Early Modern Period Hacket ISBN: 9780872202597Donald Palmer. Does the Center Hold? An Introduction to Western Philosophy. 6th Edition. McGraw Hill ISBN: 9780078038372Jean-Paul Sartre. Existentialism is a Humanism. Yale University Press. ISBN: 978-0300115468Additional readings will be posted on D2L. KNOWLEDGE AREA LEARNING OUTCOMESPhil 1001 is one of the two courses in the Human Nature and Ethics knowledge area. The Learning Outcomes of this knowledge area are the following:At the completion of core studies the student will be able to:1) Assess views of human nature in various philosophical traditions, including classic Greek and Catholic philosophical traditions. 2) Argue for one of the major ethical theories over another in terms of philosophical cogency and practical outcome.3) Use philosophical reasoning to develop the student’s own position on central issues in human nature and ethics, for example, the relation between mind and body, the problem of freedom and determinism, the spiritual and affective dimensions of human life, the extent of human knowledge, the justification of moral judgments, and the elucidation of moral norms.Course Objectives: By the end of the course,1) The student will be able to state and provide reasons for basic positions concerning the relation between mind/soul and body, including the positions held by representative classical and Christian thinkers. Means of Assessing: Short Response Papers, Exams2) The student will be able to state and provide reasons for basic positions concerning the nature and possibility of knowledge, including positions held by representative classical and Christian thinkers. Means of Assessing: Short Response Papers, Exams3) The student will be able to state and provide reasons for basic positions concerning the nature and possibility of freedom as it relates to human choice, including positions held by representative classical and Christian thinkers. Means of Assessing: Short Papers, Exams 4) The student will be able to state and provide reasons for basic positions concerning fundamental features of human sociality, including positions held by representative classical and Christian thinkers. Means of Assessing: Short Papers, Exams 5) The student will be able to state and provide reasons for the position held by a significant thinker from outside the Western tradition on one (or more) of the following problems: the relation between mind/soul and body; the nature and possibility of knowledge; the nature and possibility of free human choice; fundamental features of human sociality. Means of Assessing: Short Paper, Exams 6) The student will be able to compare and contrast the philosophers’ positions studied in the course. Means of Assessing: Short Papers HOW THE ABOVE STUDENT-LEARNING OBJECTIVES ATTEMPT TO FULFILL THE STUDENT-LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE HUMAN NATURE AND ETHICS KNOWLEDGE AREA IN THE UNIVERSITY CORE OF COMMON STUDIESAlthough the six learning objectives are closely interconnected, number 5 and 6 above will mostly satisfy the first outcome. By reflecting on how human nature has been conceived and comparing these different views, students will be able to assess the views of human nature in various philosophical traditions.In number 1 to 4 above students analyze and criticize the basic components of human nature and this will mostly satisfy the third outcome: to use philosophical reasoning to develop the student’s own position on central issues in human nature.Outcome 2 does not apply to this course.Requirements: Four short papers: 50%Short Critical Thinking Exam: 15% Final Exam 25% Classroom participation: 10%Short papers: At the end of each major unit, students will be assigned a choice of four different topics for a short response paper. A rubric will also be distributed. These 2-3 page papers will be both explanatory as well as argumentative. The instructor will be available for any questions or concerns the student has about the papers, and there will be a paper writing workshop offered. 25 points per paper, for a total of 100 pts. Short Critical Thinking Exam: This short exam will take place at the end of the second week of class. The exam will test the student’s ability to think critically, apply basic logic, and identify errors in reasoning. 25 points possible. Final Exam: The final exam will be cumulative. One week before the review session, the instructor will distribute twelve essay questions for the students to look over. On the day of the exam, eight of those questions will appear on the exam, and the student must write essays on four questions. There will be a rubric for grading the essays distributed with the essay questions. 100 points possible. Classroom participation: Participation in class discussions and activities is vital for the success of student learning. There will be multiple ways to participate in class including general discussion, small group discussion, and class activities. The instructor will often give the students a question or topic to think about before class to come prepared to present your position or ask questions about. 25 points possibleGrading Scale:93-100 A88-92.99 AB82-87.99 B77-81.99 BC 70-76.99 C66-69.99 CD60-65.99 D<60 F Late assignments will be penalized by ? grade for every day the assignment is late, beginning 1 hour after the assignment is due. Academic Dishonesty: All academic dishonesty allegations are reported to the Chair of the Philosophy Department and undergo a thorough review. All offenses result in either a severe reduction of points for the assignment, failure for the assignment, or in particularly heinous or multiple cases, failure for the course. You are expected to be familiar with Marquette’s official policy on academic honesty, what counts as cheating, dishonest conduct, plagiarism, and collusion. This information is made available at: Attendance Policy: The exam and paper topics for this course will be heavily based on material discussed in class. A failure to regularly attend class will affect a student’s performance on exams. Therefore it is in the student’s best interest to attend class regularly. In terms of a formal policy, each student is allowed six absences without penalty. After that, additional absences will result in a lowering of ? a grade for every additional class missed. Only under serious circumstances will a student be allowed to make up a missed exam. If there is a significant reason, the student should discuss the reason for needing an alternate exam time with the instructor before the exam takes place. If a student fails to come to a scheduled exam, he or she will not be able to make up the exam. Electronic Devices Policy: Computers, Ipods/Ipads, cell phones and any other electronic devices are strictly prohibited. If a student is observed using any electronic device during class, he or she will be marked absent for the class period. Sleeping policy: Sleeping during class is distracting to other students and disrespectful to the instructor. If you are too tired to come to class, take the day off. Coffee is also allowed and encouraged. If a student is observed sleeping during class, he or she will be marked absent for the period. Classroom Conduct Excerpt from Marquette University Diversity Statement: “As a Catholic, Jesuit university, Marquette recognizes and cherishes the dignity of each individual regardless of age, culture, faith, ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, language, disability or social class. Precisely because Catholicism at its best seeks to be inclusive, we are open to all who share our mission and seek the truth about God and the world. Through our admissions and employment policies and practices, our curricular and co-curricular offerings, and our welcoming and caring campus environment, Marquette seeks to become a more diverse and inclusive academic community dedicated to the promotion of justice.”This mission is supported in this classroom. Classroom discussion is vital for the success of the course. Presenting objections to a position or disagreeing with others on philosophical issues is the backbone of philosophy. However, the classroom must be an environment where everyone feels comfortable participating. In philosophy we attack arguments, not people. Personal attacks against classmates will not be tolerated. Additionally any sexist or racially biased comments will not be tolerated. Any other behavior that distracts other students from learning or participating will not be tolerated. If a student is causing disruption (talking or laughing with neighbors while the instructor is talking, being disrespectful to the instructor or other students), the student will receive one warning, and if the behavior continues, will be counted absent for the class period. Disabilities: Students with documented special needs or disabilities who may require academic accommodations should discuss options with me as soon as possible (within the first week of class). It is very important that this course is fulfilling for each and every member of our learning community, and the instructor will work to accommodate your needs in a way that is most beneficial to your growth in the course.Schedule: Week 1: 1/13/14 Introduction 1/15/14 Introduction, cont. Intro to philosophical arguments Palmer 5-121/17/14 Philosophical arguments cont. Logical fallacies. Palmer 16-19, 34-36 Week 2:1/20/14 No class, MLK day1/22/14: Arguments, cont. St. Thomas Aquinas “The Cosmological Argument for God” Palmer 164-1671/24/14: Thomas Aquinas, Cont. ***Short Critical Thinking Exam Unit 1: The Possibility of Knowledge Week 3: 1/27/14 Rationalist Epistemology: Plato Palmer 39-45. 1/29/14 Plato, Cont.: The Platonic Forms Palmer 46-50. 1/31/14 Rationalism, Cont.: Descartes Palmer 55-61Week 4: 2/03/14 Descartes, Cont.: Palmer 61-66. 2/05/14 Descartes, Cont.: Palmer 66-71. 2/07/14 Empiricist Epistemology: John Locke. Palmer 75-81. Week 5:2/10/14 Mary Astell, “Concerning the Improvement of the Understanding” Atherton 99-105.2/12/14 Astell, cont. Atherton 123-1252/14/14 Paper writing workshop ***Response Paper #1 Assigned Unit 2: The Relationship of Mind to Body Week 6:2/17/14: Cartesian Dualism Palmer 115-1192/19/14 Elisabeth of Bohemia: Correspondence with Descartes. Atherton 11-12, 15-16, 21-22. 2/21/14 Elisabeth of Bohemia, Cont. Week 7:2/24/14: Behaviorism Palmer 120-128 **Response Paper #1 DUE2/26/14: Mind-Brain Identity Theory/Eliminative Materialism Palmer 129-1362/28.14: Functionalism Palmer 136-144Week 8:3/3/14: Thomas Nagel: “What it is Like to Be a Bat.” 3/5/14: Anne Conway “The Principles of the Most Ancient and Modern Philosophy” Atherton 48-61 Nagel: “To be a Bat” cont. 3/7/14: Conway, cont. Atherton 61-66 Response Paper #2 Assigned Pluralism, Palmer 144-146Week 9: 3/10/14: No Class Spring Break 3/12/14: No Class Spring Break 3/14/14: No Class Spring Break Unit 3: The Problem of Free Will Week 10:3/17/14: Introduction to Problem of Free Will (No reading)3/19/14: Hard Determinism Palmer 220-222, 228-230 Response Paper #2 DUE3/21/14: Compatibilism Palmer 228-234Week 11: 3/24/14: Compatibilism Cont. Harry Frankfurt “Alternate Possibilities and Moral Responsibility” Reading Found on D2L. 3/26/14: Indeterminism/Libertarianism Palmer 235-2423/28/14: Indeterminism/Libertarianism, Cont. Week 12 3/31/14: “Buddhist View of Free Will” Reading found on D2L. Response Paper # 3 Assigned4/02/14: “Buddhist View of Free Will” Cont. 4/04/14: Movie: “Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman: Do We Have Free Will?” Unit 4: Personal Identity and the Self Week 13 4/07/14: Catherine Trotter Cockburn “A Defense of Mr. Locke’s Essay of Human Understanding” (On the Immortality of the Soul) “Locke on Personal Identity” Reading on D2L, Atherton, 128-134 04/09/14: Cockburn cont. Atherton 134-140. 04/11/14: Cockburn, cont. Atherton 140-144. Response Paper # 3 DUEWeek 144/14/14: Sartre “Existentialism is a Humanism” Sartre 17-25. 4/16/14: Sartre, cont. Sartre 28-344/18/14: No Class, Easter Break Week 15 4/21/14: Sartre Sartre 36-45 Response Paper # 4 Assigned4/23/14: Sartre, cont. Sartre 46-544/25/14: Simone De Beauvoir Selections from “The Second Sex” Reading found on D2LWeek 164/28/14: Beauvoir, cont. 4/30/14: Reflection over course 5/02/14: Final Exam Review Session, Course Evaluation Response Paper # 4 DUE05/08/14 Section 109 Final Exam 8:00am-10:00am 05/09/14 Section 110 Final Exam 8:00am-10:00am PHIL 4330: Business EthicsSummer Session I 2015T/Th 5:30pm-9pmOlin Engineering 116Ms. Kimberly S. Engelskimberly.engels@marquette.eduOffice Hours: After class or by appointmentCourse Description: This course examines the claim that there is a moral dimension to business decision-making. Through an understanding of traditional approaches to ethical theory, and discussion of historical and contemporary case examples, students will examine moral issues that arise in business and possible responses to these issues. The course will equip students with knowledge of philosophical ethics and critical thinking skills necessary to make thoughtful evaluations of business practices. Topics will include: Shareholder vs. stakeholder theory, the hiring and firing of employees, whistleblowing, sustainability and the environment, issues in emerging technologies, and international business. Required Texts: Kevin Gibson Business Ethics: People, Profits, and the Planet ISBN13: 978-0-07-299872-6ISBN10: 0-07-299872-5Other readings will be found on D2L. Course Requirements: Two Exams: 50%Group Case Project: 25%In-Class worksheets: 10%Participation: 15% Exams (25% each): There will be (1) midterm and (1) final exam. The final exam will not be cumulative. These exams will be 50% objective (multiple choice, true/false, fill in the blank, short answer), and 50% essay. All assigned readings are subject to evaluation on the exams. Students are allowed (1) sheet of notes during the exam. 50 points each, total of 100 points. Group Research Project (25%): For this project, students will work together in groups of 3 or 4 (Please see handout with group assignments). Students will be responsible for researching a local business case that exemplifies a moral problem. The students must present the case to the class and present their own recommendation for what ought to be done. Students will also be required to submit a reflection paper about what they learned working on the project. A rubric with more detailed guidelines and suggestions for potential topics will be provided. 50 possible points. In-Class Worksheets (10%): Each class period (except Session 1, 11 and 12) will include a video about a case, and worksheets with discussion questions about the case. Students will work together in small groups on these worksheets and then present their results to the class. The worksheets will then be turned in at the end of class. These worksheets will be graded pass/fail depending on whether or not students give thoughtful answers. Students must turn in at least (7) worksheets. Participation (15%): One goal of this course is for students to have a discussion with their peers as future business professionals. Therefore class participation is not only part of students’ grades, but is vital to the overall success of the course. Presence in the classroom is not sufficient for participation (this is a necessary condition, but not a sufficient one). To earn full participation points students must contribute philosophically to class discussion. A rubric with more detailed guidelines will be provided. 20 possible points. Grading Scale94-100 A89-93.99 AB84-88.99 B79-83.99 BC 72-78.99 C67-71.99 CD60-66.99 D<60 FAcademic Honesty: All academic dishonesty allegations are reported to the Chair of the Philosophy Department and undergo a thorough review. All offenses result in either a severe reduction of points for the assignment, failure for the assignment, or in particularly heinous or multiple cases, failure for the course. You are expected to be familiar with Marquette’s official policy on academic honesty, what counts as cheating, dishonest conduct, plagiarism, and collusion. This information is made available at: Attendance Policy: Because this class only meets (12) times, attendance is imperative to students’ success in the course. Each student is allowed (2) absences without penalty. Additional absences will lower a student’s final grade by ? grade for each additional class missed. In the case that class is missed, it is the student’s responsibility to get the class notes from a classmate. The student may also meet with the instructor during office hours to discuss missed material; however, the student should not expect the instructor to repeat the lecture or activities/discussion that took place in class. Do not email the instructor asking for notes. It is not necessary to email the instructor about being absent for class unless there is a specific issue (academic event, serious illness) warranting special consideration.Electronic Devices Policy:Electronic devices such as phones, Ipods, Ipads, laptops, etc. are strictly prohibited. If a student has a sufficient need for an electronic device that warrants special consideration, this must be discussed with the instructor. General policy: If a student is observed using an electronic device during class without instructor permission, the student will receive (1) verbal warning. If a student is observed using an electronic device a second time, this will result in a (0) for the student’s participation grade.Sleeping Policy:Sleeping in class is disrespectful to the instructor and distracting to classmates. This course takes place in the evening and students may understandably be tired—thus coffee is allowed and encouraged. If a student is observed sleeping in class, this will negatively affect his/her participation grade. Arriving Late/Leaving Early Policy: Being late to class or leaving class early is disrespectful to the instructor and distracting to classmates. Students should strive to be to class on time and are expected to stay for the whole class period. If there is a planned reason that a student will be late or have to leave early, this should be discussed with the instructor beforehand. Otherwise, tardiness/leaving early will negatively affect a student’s participation grade. Classroom Conduct:Excerpt from Marquette University Diversity Statement: “As a Catholic, Jesuit university, Marquette recognizes and cherishes the dignity of each individual regardless of age, culture, faith, ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, language, disability or social class. Precisely because Catholicism at its best seeks to be inclusive, we are open to all who share our mission and seek the truth about God and the world. Through our admissions and employment policies and practices, our curricular and co-curricular offerings, and our welcoming and caring campus environment, Marquette seeks to become a more diverse and inclusive academic community dedicated to the promotion of justice.”This mission is supported in the classroom. You are expected to honor the dignity of each member of our learning community in your listening, speaking, writing, and body language. In this class everyone should feel comfortably to try on new ideas, to discuss freely and honestly, and to offer edifying criticism of each other’s arguments. There will be many times in class that students will disagree with one another—this is an important part of philosophical discussion. But there is no tolerance for conduct that is hateful or discriminatory in nature. This may include but is not limited to the use of derogatory language towards members of our own learning community or directed at members of society at large on the basis of their: race, age, gender, socio-economic status, or sexual orientation. Class Schedule:Week 1: Introduction to Business Ethics5/19: Course Introduction, Ethical Theory and the Market SystemReadings: Gibson, Introduction to Business Ethics, Chapter 2 (Found on D2L) Nickel, “Making Sense of Human Rights” pp. 101-109 5/21: Shareholder vs. Stakeholder Theory Readings: Friedman, “The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase Its Profits” pp. 206-211. Freeman, “A Stakeholder Theory of the Modern Corporation” pp. 211-221. Video: Merck and River Blindness Week 2: Treatment of Employees5/26: Employment at Will and Whistleblowing. Readings: Richard Epstein, “In Defense of the Employment at Will” Found on D2LMichael Davis, “Some Paradoxes of Whistleblowing” pp. 276-286Ronald Duska, “Whistleblowing and Employee Loyalty” Found on D2LVideo: The Challenger Shuttle Disaster5/28: Workplace Discrimination, Assuming Workplace RiskReadings: Bell, McLaughlin, Sequeira, “Discrimination, Harassment, and the Glass Ceiling: Women Executives as Change Agents,” pp. 353-366D.W. Haslett, “Workplace Discrimination, Good Cause, and Color Blindness” pp. 367-377Ruth Faden and Tom Beauchamp, “The Right to Risk Information and the Right to Refuse Workplace Hazards” Found on D2L. Video: NFL Painkiller Lawsuit, SeaWorld vs. OSHAWeek 3: Emerging Technology in Business 6/02: Internet EthicsReadings: Deborah Johnson, “Privacy and Internet Ethics” Reading found on D2L.Jeffery D. Smith, “Internet Content Providers and Complicity in Human Rights Abuse” Found on D2L Video: “Fired by Facebook” 6/04: Exam 1*Meeting for group projects Week 4: Sustainability and the Environment6/09: Responsibilities to the Environment Readings: William Baxter, “People or Penguins: The Case for Optimal Pollution” pp. 566-570Norman Bowie, “Morality, Money and Motor Cars” Found on D2L Freeman, Pierce, Dodd, “Shades of Green: Business, Ethics, and the Environment” pp. 607-617Video: What’s Wrong with What we Eat 6/11: Non-human Animals and BusinessReadings: Jeremy Rifkin, “Sacrifice to Slaughter” pp. 595-599Peter Singer “All Animals are Equal” Found on D2L Eric Katz, “Defending the Use of Animals by Business” pp. 599-605 Video: Ringling Brothers Circus *Meeting for group projects Week 5: Multinational Corporations and International Business Ethics 6/16: Bribery and Corruption in International Business Readings: Kaikati, Sullavin, Virgo, Virgo, and Carr “The Price of International Business Morality” pp. 495-502Thomas Donaldson, “Values in Tension: Ethics Away from Home” pp. 503-512Richard DeGeorge “Ethical Dilemmas for Multinational Enterprise: A Philosophical Overview” pp. 513-517 Video: Bribery and WalMart de Mexico 6/18: International Labor Standards and SweatshopsReadings: Pietra Rivoli, “Labor Standards in the Global Economy” pp. 535-545 Denis G. Arnold and Norman E. Bowie, “Sweatshops and Respect for Persons” found on D2L Video: Nike Sweatshops “Behind the Swoosh”Week 6: 6/23: Presentations: Group 1, 2, and 36/25: Presentations: Group 4 and 5 Exam 2*Final Reflection paper due via D2L dropbox on Saturday, June 27th, at 8pm. ................
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