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PHIL – U258 – Philosophical Anthropology (Sections 1 and 2) Spring 2014 When: Section 1 – 9:30 – 10:20 Section 2 – PHIL – U258 – Philosophical Anthropology (Sections 1 and 2) Spring 2014 When: Section 1 – 9:30 – 10:20 Section 2 – 2:30 – 3:20 Where: Section 1 – Communications/Music 303 Section 2 – Bobet Hall 214B Instructor: Joshua Lott Office: Bobet Hall 439A Office Hours: MW 3:30-5, TTH 12 – 5, and by Appointment Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Phone: X2258 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The central question of this course is, “What does it mean to be a human being?” We will address this question by critically examining readings from a wide variety of sources. We will begin with the Ancient Greek Perspectives of Plato and Aristotle. Next, we will read selections from two Ancient Religious traditions – The Analects of Confucius and the Judeo-Christian Bible. Next, we will examine writings from Machiavelli, Hobbes, and Rousseau, each thinker representing one side of the conservative/liberal interpretation of human motivation. Then, we will immerse ourselves in an in-depth examination of Evolutionary theories, beginning with Darwin’s discoveries and tracing their permutations through genetics, behaviorism, and sociobiology. Next, we will survey the thought of several key 19th and 20th Century figures, focusing on Marx, Nietzsche, Freud, and Sartre. We will conclude the course with an examination of the major themes in the thought of Immanuel Kant. For a more detailed description of the purpose of this course, consult the Department of Philosophy: Goals & Learning Objectives for Upper Level Philosophy Common Curriculum Courses:http://chn.loyno.edu/system/files/goalsadvancedcc_000.PDF This course is designed to satisfy Objectives 1, 2, 4,and 5. It has also been designed to satisfy the College’s Common Curriculum Objectives by helping students to develop 1) effective skills in research, writing, speaking, reading, and listening; 2) critical and analytical reasoning skills required to solve abstract and concrete problems; 3) an understanding of philosophical traditions; 4) a commitment to social justice characteristic of the Judeo-Christian tradition and the Jesuit mission; 5) the fullest capacity for intellectual and spiritual growth; 6) an awareness of the connections among disciplines; 7) the ability to reflect on and critique the presupposed values latent within our world, our commitments, our beliefs, our methodologies, our institutions and our courses of study. This is an introductory and foundational course that meets the College’s goal for Introductory Common Curriculum to foster critical reflection on values. REQUIRED TEXT Twelve Theories of Human Nature (6th Ed.), Leslie Stevenson, David Haberman, and Peter Matthews Right. ISBN: 9780199859030 New: $44.95 Used: $33.75 *All of the additional readings will be posted on Blackboard. ASSESSMENT: Critical Reflections – 10% Term Paper – 20% 1-2 Page Outline – Due 1/31 1st Draft – Due 2/28 2nd Draft – Due 3/31 Final Draft – Due Wednesday, May 7th, 2014, by 5:00 p.m. Midterm Exam – 35% Final Exam – 35% FINAL EXAM TIMES: Section 1 – Wednesday, May 7th, 2014, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Section 2 – Monday, May 5th, 2014, 2:00 p.m. – 4 p.m. All students are expected to attend every class. However, the instructor realizes that life is unpredictable and often emergencies demanding immediate attention will arise. Thus, each student is allowed 4 absences, no questions asked, no penalties. After 4 absences, each subsequent absence will lower that student’s final grade by 1 point. Exceptions can be made only if a student provides written documentation of a legitimate excuse (such as a doctor’s note for illness, an obituary of a suitably close relative, a written summons for jury duty, etc.). All students are required to submit periodic reflection papers on video clips connected with course material addressing specific prompts provided by the instructor. Even though I do not “grade” the reflections, they should be at least 300 words, double spaced in order to be credited to a student’s grade. Students are required to submit 10 critical reflections during the semester. In addition, all students are required to submit a 6-8 page term paper by the end of the semester. Several rough drafts must be submitted during the semester. I will provide further information on this assignment. Lastly, all students must complete two exams, a Midterm and a Final. Prior to each exam, review questions will be made available to students and a review session will be held. Each exam will be written directly from the review questions. Students who miss the scheduled Midterm will be allowed to take a make-up exam only if they provide written documentation of a legitimate reason for their absence. THE SEVEN COMMANDMENTS OF CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE All students are expected to obey the following rules: (1) Thou shalt come to class on time. (2) Thou shalt not leave the classroom unless dismissed by the instructor. (3) Thou shalt not sleep in class. (4) Thou shalt not read in class. (5) Thou shalt not speak while the instructor is speaking. (6) Thou shalt not text in class. (7) Thou shalt not use laptops in class except to take notes. EMERGENCY CLOSURES AND/OR EVACUATIONS At times, ordinary university operations are interrupted as a result of tropical storms, hurricanes, or other emergencies that require evacuation or suspension of on-campus activities. To prepare for such emergencies, all students will do the following during the first week of classes: 1. Practice signing on for each course through Blackboard. 2. Provide regular and alternative e-mail address and phone contact information to each instructor. In the event of an interruption to our course due to emergency requiring an evacuation or suspension of campus activities, students will: 3. Pack textbooks, assignments, syllabi and any other needed materials for each course and bring during an evacuation/suspension. 4. Keep up with course work during the evacuation/suspension as specified on course syllabi and on-line Blackboard courses. 5. Complete any reading and/or writing assignments given by professors before emergency began. Assuming a power source is available…. 6. Log on to university Web site within 48 hours of an evacuation/suspension. 7. Monitor the main university site (www.loyno.edu) for general information. 8. Log on to each course through Blackboard or e-mail within 48 hours of an evacuation/suspension to receive further information regarding contacting course instructors for assignments, etc. 9. Complete Blackboard and/or other online assignments posted by professors (students are required to turn in assignments on time during the evacuation/suspension period and once the university campus has reopened. 10. Contact professors during an evacuation/suspension (or as soon as classes resume on campus) to explain any emergency circumstances that may have prevented them from completing expected work. Further information about student responsibilities in emergencies is available on the Academic Affairs web site: http://academicaffairs.loyno.edu/students-emergency-responsibilities ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABILITIES Students with disabilities who wish to receive accommodations for this course should contact Disability Services at 865-2990 as soon as possible, so that necessary and legitimate accommodations can be provided in a timely manner. Disability Services are located in the Academic Resource Center, Monroe Hall 405. ACADEMIC HONESTY The MLA Handbook loosely defines “Plagiarism” as “… repeating another’s sentences as your own, adopting a particularly apt phrase as your own, paraphrasing someone else’s argument as your own, or even presenting someone else’s line of thinking in the development of a thesis as though it were your own,” (1985). I will follow the Philosophy Department’s policy on academic dishonesty in this course. The policy states that cases of plagiarism and/or dishonesty will be subject to all three of the following penalties: (1) A report of the incident to the Department Chair and the Associate Dean (2) A grade of zero on the assignment in question (3) A grade of “F” for the course Philosophical Anthropology – Tentative Schedule 1/6 – Introduction, Socrates – The Delphic Maxims 1/8 – Plato – The Socratic Method 1/10 – Plato – The Forms, The Immortality of the Soul 1/13 – Plato – The Ring of Gyges, The Just City, Scenes from Rivermen 1/15 – Fromm – The Syndrome of Decay, The Twilight Zone, “The Masks” 1/17 – Aristotle – Comparison to Plato, Metaphysics, The Prime Mover 1/22 – Aristotle – The Soul 1/24 – Aristotle – Virtue and Eudaimonia 1/27 – Scenes from Mr. Brooks and Dexter’s “Born Free” 1/29 – Confucius – The Way of the Sages 1/31 – Mencius and Hsun-Tzu – Is Human Nature Good or Evil?, 1-2 Page Outline Due 2/3 – The Bible – The Story of Creation, The Old Testament 2/5 – The Bible – The Mission of Christ, The New Testament, Paul’s Letter to the Romans 2/7 – The Temptations of Christ and Seven Deadly Sins Dostoevski – The Grand Inquisitor Kierkegaard – Teleological Suspension of the Ethical, The Twilight Zone, “A Nice Place to Visit” 2/10 – Machiavelli and Hobbes, The Twilight Zone, “It’s a Good Life” 2/12 – Rousseau – The Natural Goodness of Man, The Twilight Zone: The Movie, “It’s a Good Life” Remake 2/14 – Review for Midterm Exam 2/17 – MIDTERM EXAM 2/19 – Darwin – Theses of Evolutionary Theory, The Discovery of Natural Selection 2/21 – Darwinian Theories – Early Permutations of Evolutionary Theory and Development of Social Sciences 2/24 – Darwinian Theories – Contemporary Evolutionary Schools of Thought 2/26 – The Intelligent Design Movement 2/28 – Introduction
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