Subject | Course | Section | Course Title | Course Description | Instructor | Files | Term |
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PHIL | 145 | 002 | Critical Thinking |
An analysis of basic types of reasoning, structure of arguments, critical assessment of information, common fallacies, problems of clarity and meaning.
Offered on campus |
Nikolaj Zunic | PHIL 145_N.Zunic_Winter 2022.pdf | Winter 2022 |
PHIL | 207J | 001 | Philosophy and J.R.R. Tolkien - The Lord of the Rings |
An introduction to the implicit philosophical content of Tolkien's works, with a special emphasis on Lord of the Rings. Problems such as the existence of God, fate, free will, evil, death, and technology will be explored. Tolkien's views will be examined in relation to philosophical works.
Offered on campus |
Bruno Tremblay | PHIL 207J_B.Tremblay_Winter 2022.pdf | Winter 2022 |
PHIL | 215 | 004 | Professional and Business Ethics |
Study of ethical and moral issues that typically arise in professional and business activity. What responsibilities to society at large do people in such business and professional activities as teaching, engineering, planning, architecture, and accounting have? How far should professional autonomy extend?
Offered on campus |
Andrew Stumpf | Winter 2022 | |
PHIL | 283 | 001 | Great Works: Ancient and Medieval |
A historical survey of ancient and medieval philosophy in the Western tradition.
Held with CLAS 261
Offered on campus |
Bruno Tremblay | PHIL 283-CLAS 261_B.Tremblay_Winter 2022.pdf | Winter 2022 |
PHIL | 286J | 001 | Great German Thinkers - Kant |
An introduction to and examination of the thought of one important figure (such as Leibniz, Kant, Nietzsche, or Heidegger) or school (such as Idealism, Romanticism, or phenomenology) of German philosophy. The choice of the philosopher(s) studied varies from term to term.
Held with GER 286
Offered on campus |
Nikolaj Zunic | PHIL 286J-GER 286_N.Zunic_Winter 2022.pdf | Winter 2022 |
PHIL | 321J | 001 | Philosophy of Palliative Care |
An exploration of the principles and approaches of the hospice-palliative care movement as it was developed by its founders in the 20th century and as applied today. Topics may include the principles of pain and suffering management, holistic care of patients and their families, value of life at all stages, and integrating palliative care into mainstream medicine.
Offered on campus |
Andrew Stumpf | PHIL 321J_A.Stumpf_Winter 2022.pdf | Winter 2022 |
PHIL | 327 | 001 | Philosophy of Law |
Basic themes in the philosophy of law. Issues include the nature of law and its relation to morality and politics, legal reasoning, the justification of punishment, and theories of rights, responsibility, and liability.
Held with LS 351
Offered on campus |
Andrew Stumpf | PHIL 327-LS 351_A.Stumpf_Winter 2022.pdf | Winter 2022 |
PSYCH | 101 | 001 | Introductory Psychology |
A general survey course designed to provide the student with an understanding of the basic concepts and techniques of modern psychology as a behavioural science.
Offered on campus |
PSYCH 101_R.Blackie_Winter 2022.pdf | Winter 2022 | |
PSYCH | 212 | 001 | Educational Psychology |
A consideration of the main variables affecting learning in the classroom with special focus upon the conditions essential to efficient learning.
Offered remotely |
Maureen Drysdale | PSYCH 212_M.Drysdale_Winter 2022.pdf | Winter 2022 |
PSYCH | 232 | 001 | Psychology of Evil |
Psychological perspectives concerning definitions, causes, and consequences of institutional and personal evil, as well as symbols and interpretations of evil in both religious and secular contexts, will be considered.
Offered on campus |
Chris Burris | PSYCH 232_C.Burris_Winter 2022.pdf | Winter 2022 |