SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

MEMORANDUM

To

SENATE

-_DEPARTMENT _OF_PHILOSOPHY

Subject

CURRICULUM AND CALENDAR CHANGES

Date _NOVEMBER 18, 1971

From-

MOTION: "That Senate approve, as set forth in S.71-134:

a) New Courses

b) Discontinuance of Courses

Phil 110-3

Phil 102-3

Phil 120-3

Phil 103-3

Phil 203-3

Phil 209-3

Phil 210-3

Phil 200-3

Phil 220-3

Phil 206-3

Phil 231-3

Phil 207-3

Phil 240-3

Phil 204-3

Phil 242-3

Phil 202-3

Phil 402-5

Phil 413-3, Phil 475-2

Phil 410-5

Phil 406-3, Phil

471-2

Phil

421-5

Phil 420-3, Phil 476-2

Phil 444-5

Phil

400-3, Phil 465-2

.

Phil 445-5

Phil 407-3, Phil

473-2

Phil 451-5

Phil 434-3, Phil 484-2

Phil 453-5

Phil 436-3, Phil 486-2

Phil 467-5

Phil 441-5

Phil 435-5

Phil 435-3) Idealist Philosophers whici

Phil 485-2) has not been taught.

Phil 437-3, Phil 487-2

Phil 438-3, Phil 488-2

Phil 439-3, Phil 489-2

Phil 343-3

Phil 401-3, Phil 466-2

Phil 350-3

Phil 430-3, Phil 480-2

Phil 353-3

(Phil 433-3, Phil 483-2

Phil 355-3

(

Phil 354-3

Phil 432-3, Phil 482-2

Phil 341-3

Phil 205-3

Phil 344-3

Phil 208-3

Phil 310-3

Phil 404-3, Phil 469-2

Phil 314-3

Phil 405-3, Phil 470-2

Phil 360-5

Phil 440-5, Phil 441-5

Phil 414-5

Phil 405-3, Phil 470-2

Phil 455-5

Phil

411-3, Phil

472-2

Phil 474-10

Phil 442-5, Phil 450-6

Phil 150-3

Phil 241-3

Phil 250-3

Phil 280-3

.

Phil

300-3

Phil 331-3

Phil 340-3

Phil 454-5

Phil 431-3, Phil 481-2

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c)

Revision to general calendar entry Pages 12-14, requirements for

majors and honors Pages 14-15.

d)

Course descriptions Pages 16-24, with necessary editorial changes

discussed with Registrar."

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F.71-5

Galendar Changes

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

At its meeting of October

12, 1971,

the Faculty of Arts

Curriculum Committee approved the

1972-73

Undergraduate.

Calendar Submission for the Department of PhllQsophy.

The justification for the changes as submitted by

the Department of Philosophy is outlined on the attached

sheets. Brief descriptions of the new courses and course

changes are Included In the proposed Calendar entry.

NOTE: Complete New Course Propoeal forme as submitted by

the Department

of

Philoeophy and approved by the

Faoulty of Arts Curriculum Committee are available

in the Dean 'a Office.

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NEW INTRODUCTORY SECTION - JUSTIFICATION

Changes in Requirements for B.A.: Course requirements

in 1970-71 calendar (70-71 numbers): either Philosophy 100.

(Theory of Knowledge) or Philosophy 102 (Introduction to

Logic), and Philosophy 208 (Introduction to the Philosophy of

Language) and Philosophy 209 (Epistemology and Metaphysics).

Honors students took Philosophy 442 (Honors Seminar) and

Philosophy 450 (Honors Essay).

The new requirements are: Course Requirements (new

numbers): Philosophy 100 (Theory of Knowledge), Philosophy

t

(Epistemology and Metaphysics), Philosophy 210 (Elementary

F-0

Logic), either Philosophy 120 (Moral Philosophy) or Philosophy

lZeor,e..s

421 (09h4-es), and either Philosophy 340 (Philosophical Methods)

or Philosophy 344 (Philosophy of Language I). Finally, honors

students take the Honors Tutorial (Philosophy 471 for 10

credit hours which replaces the old Honors Seminar and Essay

which together received 11 hours credit.

Level Requirements: 200 level courses require at least

one 100 level course. 300 level-courses require Philosophy

100 (Theory ofKnowledge), Philosophy 201 (Epistemology-and

Metaphysics), and Philosophy 210 (Elementary,Logic). 400

level courses require at least four 300 level courses (one

of which must be either Philosophy 340 (Philosophical Methods) or

Philosophy 344 (Philosophy of Language I). The justification

. for these level requirements is the same in each case: we

want to ensure a certain level of competence at each stage

in pursuit of the degree. Too often in the past students

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would take courses which they were unprepared for, and much

time was wasted re-teaching things other students knew (and

so wasting their time). We temper these prerequisites by

the phrase "or permission of the instructor" and mean by it

that the level prerequisites, or prerequisites attached to

a specific course, may be waived at the discretion of the

instructor.

The justifications for the course changes are as fol-

lows: the ethics courses (Philosophy 120 or Philosophy 421)

were simply added to fill in an important gap in the present

philosophy B.A. We feel it is important that all philosophy

B.A.'s have some acquaintance with the field of moral philo-

sophy, even though their central interests may be, e.g.,

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Logic or the Philosophy of Language. It is an important

humanizing influence, and our requirements, as stated in

the new proposal, make it necessary that philosophy B.A.'s

have knowledge of the major areas of philosophy: Theory of

Knowledge and Metaphysics, Logic, Philosophy of Language, and

Ethics. The institution of the Honors Tutorial is defended

separately in the submission made for that course. The

requirement of either Philosophy 340 (Philosophical Methods)

or Philosophy 344 (Philosophy of Language I) is also defended

in their submissions.

The new numbering system: We have tried (with some

success) to rationalize the course numbering system not only

with respect to level but to the area within philosophy as

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well.

The introductory section contains the key to the inter-

pretation of area numbers.

This has had a greater benefit

than that of mere numeralogical elegance, since we are now

able to rationalize our course offerings with respect to a

given area.

E.g.,

in the History of Philosophy courses we

can handle the sequence of courses independently of how other

non-historical cases are numbered.

We can leave gaps for

possible future courses,

and number the courses sequentially

within an area.

This greatly facilitates schematizing the

course offerings and the flow of our program.

These are

surely desirable things to do if one can and our old numbers

did not allow it.

(See appendix)

Description changes:

Courses included:

Philosophy 100,

Philosophy 110,

Philosophy 120,

Philosophy 210,

Philosophy

220,

Philosophy 240 and Philosophy 242.

These course descriptions are slightly changed, using

more general terminology to discuss their content. The rea-

son is that, in the present descriptions, we use terms which

presuppose philosophical sophistication. But Philosophy 100

and 200 level courses are introductory and we have attempted

to bring the calendar descriptions into line with what we

can fairly expect the student to understand at that level.

There is no change in what material is covered in the course.

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Number changes within the same level

New Number

Title

Old Number

110

'

Philosophy and Logic

102

120

Moral Philosophy

103

203

Epistemology and Metaphysics

209

210

ElementaryLOgiC

200

Po/,'/

23.1

Selected Topics

207

240

Philosophy of Religion

204

242

Philosophy of the krt

.

s

202

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so

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,#

o4

PerceptIon

413

402

410

Inductive Logic

406

421

444

Ethical Theories

Philosophy of Language IL

420

400

445

Theories of Explanation

407

451

Kant

434

453

Background to Contemporary

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Philosophy

436

Seminar II

441

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The proviso is that students may not register for a course

under its new number if they have taken it under its old

number. This is stated in the calendar entry for each of the

courses.

Title changes

¶

New Title

Philosophy and Logic

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Elementary 4Logic

Philosophy of the Arts

New Number

110

210

242

Old Title

Introduction to Logic

Symbolic Logic I

Problems in Aesthetics

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..

New Title

New Number

Philosophy of Perception

402

Selected Topics III

43$

Philosophy of Language II

444

Theories of Explanation

445

Old Title

Perception

History of Philosophy

Selected Works

Philosophy of Language

Explanation

These changes are made (1) to eliminate technical terms from

a title (e.g. "Aesthetics"), (2) to delimit a philosophical

area of inquiry (Philosophy of Perception rather than just

Perception, which is also an area of psychological inquiry;

Theories of Explanation rather than simply Explanation, implying

a particular treatment-of th. concept, and (3) to place a present

course in a line of courses which it naturally presupposes.

This last category fits Philosophy of Language II which, under

the new proposal, follows another course (Philosophy 344) which

does not exist under the present scheme. It is not itself a

new course. In the case of Philosophy 431, we have previously

taught it as a selected topics course in the History of Philo-

sophy, and now would like to treat it simply as. a selected

topics course. This is in fact only a slight change since, as

taught previously, we have dealt with philosophical topics taken

by more than one writer. It is only a difference in degree,

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Changes in credit hours and introduction of 300 level courses

Courses

included

Old

Number

New Number

New Title

Lecture

Reading

Course

Course

413

(475)

.402

Philosophy of Perception

406

(471)

410

Inductive Logic

420

(476)

421

Ethical Theories

437

(487)

Selected Topics

1,11

400

(465)

444

Philosophy of Language II

407

(473)

445

.

Theory of Explanation

434

(484)

451

Kant

.

436

(486)

453

.

Background to Contemporary

Philosophy

In the present calendar each of these courses has an

associated two-credit reading course (numbers in parentheses).

These are all being dropped from the calendar and the associated

lecture course is upgraded from three to five credits. The

reasons for this are two: (1) The practice in the Department

has been to require students to register in both the lecture

course and the corresponding reading course. The course is

then taught as

.

a five credit course. We should

simply like to formalize this practice in our 400-level

courses. and eliminate these administratively cumbersome reading

courses; (2) Some present 400-level three credit courses are

being kept as three credit courses and changed to the 300-

level. The remaining revalued 400-level courses are considered

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to be more advanced than 300-level courses in the respects that

they require more reading and are taught at a more sophisticated

level presupposing some 300-level background. In fact we will

not be teaching them any differently than we do now, and this

is the reason we introduce 300-level courses. We have found

that students are presently insufficiently prepared for 400-

level work. What we are doing then is limitin our offerings

at that level (dropping from 19 lecture courses to 10),

requiring more work at a less sophisticated level and thereby

retaining the integrity of oür400-level courses by ensuring more

background and better performances on the part of the students.

The 300-level courses

provide this background

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are previous 400-level courses.

But in the

case of the his-

torical

courses, we are breaking them into

smaller segments

making them

easier to teach and requiring less

time of the

student.

E.g.,

instead of the previous

Locke,

Berkeley

and Hum.

course

(Philosophy 433) we now have two three-credit

courses

covering roughly the same historical period.

The

courses

affected are these:

New Number

Title

Old Number

Title

343

Philosophy of Mind

401

Philosophy of Mind

350

Ancient Philosophy

430

Ancient Philosophy

353

Locke and Berkeley

1)

433

Locke,

Berkeley

355

Hume and Empiricismj

and Hume

354

Descartes

and

Descartes,

Leibniz

Rationalism

and Spinoza

These are

all considered as new courses and

separate submissions

are made.

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Similarly, there are certain 200-level courses which are

being moved to the 300-level. These are also handled as new

courses and the reasons for the changes are given in each submis-

sion. The courses are:

New Number

Title

Old Number

Philosophy of Science

205

344

Philosophy

of Language' I

208

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DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

low

APPENDIX

Title

Number

pemology and Metaphysics

Theory of Knowledge

ioo

Epistemology and Metaphysics

Introduction to Philosophy

300

Philosophy of Perception

402

Logic

Philosophy and ,Logic

110

Elementaryto'j1c

210

Formal Logic

310

Topics in Logic I

14

Topics in Logic II

¶14

Inductive Logic

410

Ethics

Moral Philosophy

S

120

Political Philosophy

220

Ethical Theories

421

History

History of Philosophy I

150

History of Philosophy II

250

Ancient Philosophy

350

Locke and Berkeley

353

Descartes and The Rationalists

354

Hume and The Empiricists

355

Kant

5

451

Background to Contemporary Philosophy

453

Positivism and Pragmatism

454

Contemporary Issues in Epistemology

and Metaphysics

455

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Title

Number

Areas

Philosophy

of

Religion

240

Philosophy

in

Literature

241

Philosophy

of

The Arts

242

Philosophical

Methods

340

Philosophy

of Science

341

Philosophy

of

Mind

343

Philosophy

of Language I

344

Philosophy

of

Language II

444

Theories of

Explanation

445

Topics

Selected Topics I

231

Selected Topics II

331

Selected Topics III

Seminars

Seminar I

360

Seminar II

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Honors Tutorials

Honors Tutorial

471j-

Non-analytic Philosophy

Existentialism and Phenomenology

280

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DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

The study of philosophy is important to students of the

Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences alike because it

New

Introductory involves the critical and speculative analysis of experience.

Section

An understanding of the vocabulary of philosophy - including

terms

.

such as "relevance", "objectivity", "subjectivity",

"truth", "beauty", "goodness", "knowledge", "proof", "reality",

"meaning", "explanation", "action", "God", "freedom", and

"responsibility", - is necessary not only for debating philo-

sophic problems, but for the analysis

of basic concepts

in every area of human concern. Our courses are constructed

not only to develop and maintain an interest in philosophical

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enhance

questions, but. also,to/the art of dialogue. This art or

skill is of the utmost importance to all reflective persons

concerned about practical and abstract problems, since both

the vocabulary and skill of philosophic inquiry are essential

for clarifying and solving these problems.

Reading Lists and Course Outlines

All students should obtain a reading list and course

outline for philosophy courses of interest to them. The

content of a given course sometimes varies considerably

from offering to offering.

100 and 200 Level Courses

.

Open to all students, courses at the 100 and 200 level

offer a comprehensive introduction to the major areas of

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philosophy. At the 100 level three courses present basic

philosophic concepts in the areas of knowledge, reality and

explanation (Philosophy 100), reasoning and argument (Philo-

sophy 110), and morality (Philosophy 120). In addition,

Philosophy 150 offers a study of selected philosophical con-

cepts and their historical evolution in the ancient, medieval

and rennaisance periods (the study continues to the modern

period in Philosophy 250).

Entrance into 200 level courses requires at least one

philosophy course at the 100 level, or permission of the

instructor. Certain 100 level courses have continuations

at the 200 level: Theory of Knowledge (Philosophy 100) is

also the subject of Philosophy 201; Philosophy 110 and

Philosophy 210 comprise the study of elementary logic; and

Philosophy 250 (History of Philosophy II) is a Continuation

of Philosophy 150. Philosophy 280offers an introduction

to the phenomenological and existential traditionsof philo-

sophic inquiry. Finally, there are specific courses in

Political Philosophy (Philosophy 220), Philosophy of Religion

(Philosophy 240), Philosophy in Literature (Philosophy 241), and

P

hilosophy of the Arts (Philosophy 242) in which the basic

philosophic concepts and skills acquired at the 100 level

are applied to the problems of a particular area of interest.

300 and 400 Level Courses

0

Entrance into upper level courses requires either the

permission of the instructor or the following lower level

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courses:

Philosophy

100, Philosophy 201 and either Philosophy

110 or 210.

In special circumstances the Department may

waive certain of these prerequisites.

300 level courses are considered to be slightly less

advanced than 400 level courses, and students entering upper

level work should plan on beginning at the 300 level.

Entrance into

4

00 level courses requires at least ±cur 300

level courses, one of which must be either Philosophical

Methods

(Philosophy 340) or

fl

1itj Philosophy of

Language

I

(Philosophy 344).

Requirements for Majors and Honors

All students completing a general or honors degree in

philosophy should take.the following courses:

Philosophy

100,

Philosophy 3

3

V1,

Philosophy 210,

either Philosophy 120

or Philosophy 421 and either Philosophy 340 or Philosophy

34C.

Individual interests will determine which other

courses a student will take and the departmental advisor

should be consulted to select the best program possible.

Students completing a general degree in philosophy must

have at least 30 hours of upper level philosophy in their

last 60 hours.

Students completing an honors degree in

philosophy must have, at least 50 hours in philosophy in

their

last

72 hours.,

.

In addition to the above required courses, 'honors stu-

dents must take the Honors Tutorial in either of their last

two semesters.

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. This tutorial offers the student sufficient time to Consider

seveDal philosophic topics in a general area such as Ethics,

Me

taphysics, Philosophy of Mind, etc., and to write a number

of papers. The tutorial is designed to enable the student

in developing a broad

un

derstanding of the philosophical

literature as well as skill in drawing important connections

between

the several topics he studies.

Course Numbering Code

The center digit of each philosophy -course number

(0-9- In t} course numbered 342, 4 is the center digit)

determines the ield. in

.

which the course is offered.

1

2

3

4

S

6

7

8

Field

Theory of Knowledge and

Metaphysics

Logic

Ethics

Selected Topics

Area Studies

History of Philosophy

Seminars

Honors Tutorial

Non-analytic Philosophy

Center Digit

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DESCRIPTION OF COURSES

' dmiiistrative

change

Theory of Knowledge

(2-1-0)

100-3

A study of the concepts of knowledge and belief.

The question of what we can know about the world'

and ourselves, and how we can justify and explain

it.

Philosophy 100 is open

to

all students and

is strongly recommended for those intending to

major or honor in philosophy.

Philoeophy 100 is a requisite for all majors

and honors in philosophy.

Administrative change

Philosophy and Logic

(2-1-0)

(Students who have taken Philosophy 102 may

110-3

T)ot

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n: introduction to the sorts of questions which

great thinkers through the centuries have found

most puzzling and to the methods they have used

in answering them.

Special attention is given

to the methods of logic in particular, and to

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their role in the 'discovery of truth not only

within philosophy but within

all rational forms

of human enquiry.

The elements .of logic,

tradi-

tional and modern, are introduced in an informal

way.

. Philosophy 110 is

open .to.all

.

students

and

strongly recommended:for all prospective philo-

sophy majors an4 honors students.

Either Philosophy 110 or

Philosophy 210 is a

requisite for

all

majors and honors in philo-

sophy.

Administrative change

Moral Philosophy

(2-1-0)

120-3

(Students who have taken Philosophy 103 may

9ot

caeJ.M)

TZ,.

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An inquiry into fundamental ethical concepts

such as goodness, evil, duty or obligation,

self-interest and the moral justifi

cation

'

of

action. Philosophy 120 is open to all students

and is strongly recommended for those intending

to major or honor in philosophy.

Either Philosophy

requisite forali

eophy..

120 or

Philosophy 421 is

a

majors and honors in philO-

. . . . .

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'lew Course

History of Philosophy I

(2-1-0)

1SO-3

The historical evolution of basic philosophic

concepts from the Ancient through the Rennaisanc

periods. The main topics to be consid€red are

knowledge, reality and the nature of man.

Philosophy 150 is intended to be of interest to

all students and is an essential aspect of any

general study of the humanities.

Prerequisites for all 200-level courses: At

ieaet.one 100-level course., or permission of

the instructor.

Administrative change

Epistemology and Metaphysics

(2-1-0)

(Students who have taken Philosophy 209 may

2

03-3

S

not Z -4-_t_-i.n_thjs

ii)

-tak

1L

F e

e

t)

A more advanced treatment of the topics dealt

with in

.

Philosophy 100.

Prerequisite: Philosophy 100 or permission of

the instructor. Philosophy 203 is a requisite

for all majors and honors in philosophy.

_,iainistrative change

Elementary Formal Logic

(2-1-0)

(Students who, have taken Philosophy 200 'may

210-3

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1)

h

An examination of: rules for valid reasoning

as treated by traditional syllogistic; natural

deducti:on methods for propositional and predi-

cate logic; and axiomatics for extensional and

intensional logics.

Prerequisite: Philosophy 110 or permission of

the instructor.. Either Philosophy 110 or

•

Philosophy 210 i8 a requisite

for

all majors

and honors in philosophy.

Administrative change

Political Philosophy

(2-1-0)

(Students who have taken Philosophy 206 may

220-3

lhe

14

An examination of the concepts fundamental to

theories of the state, community and society.

A study of equality and justice, one's obliga-

tionS to others.and the body 'politic, and the

relation. between politics and morality.

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Odministrative change

Selected Topics I

(2-1-0)

(Students who have taken Philosophy 207 may

231-3

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c.oi.-i-efo-.

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A specific topic, philosopher or philosophical

work to be dealt with as occasion and demand

warrant.

Administrative change

Philosophy of Religion

(2-1-0)

(Students who have taken Philosophy 204 may

240-3

n,pt

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C

An investigation of the concepts that underlie

religious beliefs and the question whether there

is a rational basis for these beliefs. A study

of the nature of evidence justifying religious

claims about the existence of God, immortality

and the soul.

New course

Philosophy in Literature

(2-1-0)

(Students who have taken Philosophy 207 in

241-3

71-3 may not rgi-t-e-r--i-n---t*i----ctj-s..

1eJt.e 77t

An examination

examination of philosophical and theological

.

concepts such as reality, truth, sin, redemption,

illusion, knowledge, goodness and duty as found

in significant literary works such as important

novels, plays and poetry.

Administrative change

Philosophy of the Arts

(2-1-0)

(Studentswho have taken Philosophy 202 may

242-3

1-6-he 1

a .

An investigation of various theories of the arts

which attempt to account for the content of

artistic expression, beauty, and the difference

between good and bad art.

New course

History of Philosophy II

(2-1-0)

250-3

The historical evolution of basic philosophic

concepts from Descartes through the Nineteenth

Century. The main topics to be considered are

knowledge, reality and the nature of man.

Philosophy 250 is intended to be of interest

to all students and is-an essential aspect of

any general study of the humanities.

Prerequieite: Philoaophy 150 or permission

of the instructor.

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sNew course

280-3

New

course

300-3

.

This course does not

count towards the upper

Existentialism and Phenomenology

(2-1-0)

A study of the writings of existentialist philo-

sophers such as Kierkegaard, Sartre and Camus,

and phenomenologists such as Husserl, ?4erleau-

Ponty and Heidegger.

Prerequisites for all 300-level courses:

Philosophy 100 either Philosophy 110 or

Philosophy

210,

and Philosophy

250. In

special

circumstances these or some of these prerequi-

sites may be waived by permission of the

instructor.

Introduction to Philosophy

(2-1-0)

(Students who have taken Philosophy 100 may

not wor;a I 1-y--r. gist. r in

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t r

h-i s -c-our se-)

tI'

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CO

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An introductory course specifically intended for

upper level students in other departments. This

course is more advanced than the 100 and 200

level courses and is of interest not only to

students in the Humanities, but Natural and

Social Sciences as well.

level requirements for a major or

honors in Philosoph

course

Formal Logic

(2-1-0)

310-3

The propositional calculus and lower predicate

calculus; modal extensions of each; meta-

theorems and semantics for all three kinds of

systems.

Prerequisite: Philosophy

210 or

permission of

the instructor.

New

course

Topics in Logic X

(2-1-0)

314-3

The examination of one or more topics such as:

philosophical logic; deontic logic; the logic

of knowledge and belief; the logic of preference;

tense logics; foundations of set theory; recur-

sive functions; the history of logic.

Prerequisite: Philosophy 310 or permission

of

the instructor.

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PIew course

331-3

Now course

Selected Topics II

(2-1-0)

A specific topic, philosopher or philosophical

work to be dealt with as occasion and demand

warrant.

Prerequisite: A student may not register in

Philosophy 331

if

the topic is one which he

has studied in Philosophy 231, 43f 437, 438

or 439.

Philosophical Methods

(2-1-0)

340-3

An examination of various techniques which

philosophers use to define, discover and deal

with conceptual problems.

Prerequisites: Philosophy 100, Philosophy 203

and either Philosophy 110 or Philosophy 210.

Either Philosophy340 or Philosophy 344 is a

requisite for all majors and honors in philo-

sophy.

,

ow course

Philosophy of Science

(2-1-0)

(Students who have taken Philosophy 205 way

341-3

not .register

j

i tIlts-course)1'

i..ke

t.&

1

1 e a

-

-c&.1)

A study of the nature of scientific inquiry,

scientific classificatory systems, laws and

theories, the role of observation in science,

and the demarcation between science and non-

science. Other topics are included, such as

causality, the status of theoretical constructs

and teleological explanation.

Prerequisites: Philosophy 100 and either

Philosophy 110 or Philosophy 210, or permission

of

the instructor.

New course

Philosophy of Mind

(2-1-0)

(Students who have taken Philosophy 401 or

343-3

Philosophy

i',,

--,r

466 my ' tgis-t-.r

i thic cn"rce..)

A Study of contemporary theories of the mind,

consciousness and human action.

.

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New Course

Philosophy of Language I

(Students who have taken Philosophy

344-3

not agister for this -c-ours-.-)

(2-1-0)

208 may

An introduction to the major philosophic theories

of language.

Prerequisites: Philosophy 100, Philosophy 203

and either Philosophy 110 or Philosophy 210.

Either Philosophy340 or Philosophy 344 is a

requisite for all majors and honors in philo-

sophy.

New course

Ancient Philosophy

(2-1-0)

350-3

(Students who have taken

Philosophy 480

not

Philosophy 430 or

;ay

rogistr

c-ours e-)

for this

New course

Locke and Berkeley

353-3

(Students who have taken

Philosophy 483 may not

Philosophy 433 or

eourse)

i'ke

c-I

--e

rsgiter

tiUs

,4-

7

/L1

'—'-l-cJ ./)

.

New course

Descartes and Rationalism

(2-1-0)

354-3

(Students who have taken Philosophy 432 or

Philosophy 492 pay notve-gi,ste1-

1IIL,thls

New course

Hume andEmpiricism

(2-1-0)

355-3

(Students who have taken

in 72-1 may not*gistcr

Philosophy 437/8/9

in

thi-s

..uurse)-oAeiZ

New course

Seminar I

(0-3-2)

360-S

The seminar will be devoted

to a detailed study

of a particular philosophic

problem.

It is

primarily a discussion forum in which several

faculty members and students will present papers

and lead discussion.

-

Prerequisite:

Students may

not register in

PhiZöeophy 380

if

the topic

is one they have

studied—in—Philosophy

4401112 or PhiloBophy

480.

S

.four

Prerequisites for entry into 400-level courses:

J00-level

courses, one of which must be

Philosophy 340 or Philosophy 344.

In special

circumstances these or some

—

of

these prerequisites

maybe waived by permission

of

the instructor.

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Administrative change

Philosophy of Perception

(3-0-2)

(Students who have taken Philosophy 413 or

402-S

Philosophy 47.5aay not -g4.-ter

.

1-n thi!

An examination of

.

the role of perception in the

acquisition of knowledge, including the nature

of the "given" in sense experience

.

, the incor-

rigibility of sensation reports, the problem of

perceptual error and the objectivity of observa-.

tional reports.

Administrative change

Inductive Logic

.

.

(30-2)

(Students who.have taken Philosophy 406 or

410-5

.

Philosophy 471 may not gLater in

eur3 e)

-tk.t -i';; e-

a ,A.-'

1 c. i-

J

The philosophic assessment of the classical,

logicaland frequency theories of probability

including the Humean problem of induction and

attempted solutions.' The measurement of

. the

factual support of scientific hypotheses and

the concept ofevidOnce.. A study of the practi-

cal utilization of probability and the genesis

of hypothesis.

• PrerequiBitea: Either Philoeophy 100 or

Phi losophy 341, and either Philosophy 110 or

Philosophy 210, or permission of the instructor.

New course

Topics in Logic II

(3-0-2)

414-S

The examination of a different topic selected,

from the-range described for Philosophy 314.

Prerequisite: Philosophy 310 or perrniseion of

the instructOr.

. . .

Administrative change

.Ethjcal Theories

. .

. (3-0-2)

(Students who have taken Philosophy 420 or

421-S . .

. . Philosophy 476 may

421-S

not pej-i-stir

cee-)

A 1 , o

ec-e

-

I-,

W

Pr.requt.eitee

Philosophy 220 or permiseton

Of the ins truotor.

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S

d

ainis-ta4a:-cJr&nge

Selected Topics III

(3-0-2)

A specific topic, philosopher or philosophic

work to be dealt with as occasion and demand

warrant.

Prerequisite: a student may not take Philo-

sophy 43rif the topic is one which he has

studied in Philosophy 231, 331, 437, 438 or

439.

Administrative change

Philosophy ofLanguage II

(3-0-2)

(Students who have taken Philosophy 400 or

444-5

Philosophy 465 may not ie-iister in- th-i-s

G4ILrJ-e) -h

L

•r/:.,

.-'

Z

.1.

A continuation of, Philosophy 344 at a more

advanced level.

Prerequisites: Either Philosophy 340 or

Philosophy 344, or permission

of

the instructor.

Administrative change

Theories of Explanation

(3-0-2)

.

(Students who have taken Philosophy 407

or

445-5

Philosophy 473 may not

course-

-tkr

/-- ,

.-,-

Topics include the deductive, statistical and

contextual theories of explanation, causal and

motive explanations of human action, the symmetry

of explanation and prediction, and the existence

of historical and sociological

laws.

Administrative change

Kant

(302)

(Students who have taken Philosophy 434

or

451-S

Philosophy 484 may not registet i

hi-a--

s-Gum.)

Prerequisite:

Either Philosophy 353, 354, or

355, or permission

of

the instructor.

Administrative change

Background to Contemporary Philosophy

(3-0-2)

453-S

(Students who have taken Philosophy 436

or

Philosophy 486 may not

M7

t

in

this-

eettrse)

A study of late nineteenth and early twentieth

,

century philosophical developments, including

such philosophers as F.H.

Bradley,

G.E.

Moore,

G.

Frege,

Bertrand Russell and the early

Wittgenstein.

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New course

Positivism and Pragmatism

(3-0-2)

454-5

A study of such pragmatist philosophers as

C.S. Peirce and William James, and of such

Positivist philosophers as E. Mach, M. Schlick

and A. J. Ayer.

Contemporary Issues in Epistemology

and Metaphysics

(3-0-2)

An investigation of selected recent philosophers

and their treatment of historically important

Ph

ilosophic problems and concepts.

New course

455-5

Administrative change

Seminar 11

(0-3-2)

000 0 9 .

The seminar will be devoted to a detailed study

of a particular philosophic problem. it is

primarily a discussion forum in which several

faculty members and students will present papers

and lead discussion.

Prerequisite: Students may not register for

Philosophy 460 if the topic is one they have

studied in Philosophy 360 or Philosophy 4401112.

Normally students registering in Philosophy

viii

be expected to have completed Philosophy

380.

New course

Honors Tutorial

(0-3-7)

Philosophy 47I-is a requisite for all honors

students, and must be tàkenjn one of the

student's last two semesters.

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FACULTY OF ARTS

November, 1969

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

1.

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department: Philosophy

Course Number:

100

Title: Theory of

Sub-title or Description: A study of the concepts of

knowledge

knowledge and belief. The question of what we can know about the world and

ourselves, and how we canjustify and explain it. Philosophy 100 is open

to all students and is strongly recommended for those intending tomajor

or honor in philosophy.

Credit Hours:

3

Vector Description: 2-1-0

Pre-requisite(s):

2.

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

0

Estimated Enrolment:

150 - 250

Semester Offered (e.g.

yearly, every

Spring; twice yearly, Fall

and Spring)

Three times yearly

When will course

first be offered?

Fall 1971

3. JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of

the course including

differentiation

from lower level courses, from similar courses

in the same department, and from courses in other departments

in the University?

This course is the same as the present

jj

hiOO. We

have changed the calendar description slightly to eliminate

technical terms which we cannot expect beginning students

to understand.

-

-

I,

B.

What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the

course?

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2.

C.

1(0W

does this course fit the goals of the department?

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect.the

addition of this.cOurse?

F.

What, course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if

this course is approved?

.

.

G. What is the nature .of student demand for this course?

-7.

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course.

I-,

2?

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•

3.

4. BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A.

Which faculty will be available to teach this course?

&••

•

C

B.

What are the special space and/or equipment requirements

for this course?

C.

Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

Approval:

Curriculum Committee:

0C

r .

Dean of Faculty:

Oc_'r,

Senate Undergraduate

tudies Committee:

•

p

Senate: •

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FACULTY OF ARTS

Novcmbr, 19

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

1.

CALENDAR INFORMATION

nprtment: Pfl1LOSOPHY

Course Number; 110-3

Title:

Philosophy and

Logic

Sub-title or Description:

An introduction to the sorts of questions which great thinkers

through the centuries have found most puzzling and to the metcds

they have used in answering them. Special attention is given to

Credit Hours:

3

Vector Description:

(continued below)

Pre-requisite(s):

2-1-0

Students who have taken Philosophy 102 may not register in this

course. Either Philosophy 110 or 210 is a requisite for all majors

and honors students.

2.

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment:

100

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall

and Spring)

Three times a year.

When

will

course first be offered?

Fall 1972

3.

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is

the detailed

description of the course including

differentiation from lower level courses, from similar courses

in the same department, and from courses in

other departments

in the

University?

This course is the same as Philosophy 102. We have been teaching

this course as an introductory course in philosophy rather

than

just logic for

some time, and the calendar change is meant to

reflect what has been a gradual shift in our program of 13gic

courses.

-

B. What

is the range of topics that may be dealt

within the

course?

1..

h-Tit1e or Description: (cont'd)

the methods of 1oc

i.

%

particular, and to their role in the discovery of truth ncz

o.

--y within philosophy but within all rational forms Of hu:n

.uiry. The elements of logic, traditional and modern,

i..:oduced in an informal way. Open to

all

students 4nd

'ngly

recommended for

all

pspectiVe philosophy majors and floflcs

students.

S

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2.

c.

How

does this course fit the goals of the department?

D.

flow does this course affect degree requirements?

Either Philosophy 110 or 210 is a requisite for

all majors

and honors

in

philosophy.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the

addition of this course?

I

I

See

calendar submission.

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if

this course is approved?

Philosophy 102

G.

What is. the nature of student demand for this course?

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course.

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3.

! I! rc;i • :

TAwi

AND SPACE FACTORS

A.

Which faculty wi1l be avai1ahlc to tcacli this course?

R. Bradley, R. Jennings, D. Finn, D. Todd, N. Swartz

H. What are the special space and/or equipment requirements

for this course?

None.

C.

Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

None.

n

Approval:

Curriculum Committee:

Dean of Faculty:

Senate:

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FACULTY OF ARTS

Novcmber, 1969

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

1.

C .

ALENDAR INFORMATION

Department:

Philosophy

Course Number: 120-3 Title: Moral Philosophy

Sub-title or Description:

An inquiry into fundamental ethical concepts such as goodness, evil,

duty or obligation, self interest and the moral justification of

action. Philosophy 120 is open to all stidents *and is strongly

recommended for those intending to ma

Philosophy.

Credit Hours:

3

Vector Description:

2-1-0

Pro-requisite (c)

Students who have taken philosophy 103 may not register in this

course. E'IrHEt

NIDPP4"I

ct

PHtbetl

A uossr

For..

1$.I. ,1A0&5 A93D 14000Ut.',

a

Ij

PH

lkbSOPI'f.

2.

EN

ROLMENT

AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment:

100 -

150

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall

and Spring)

Offered every semester

When will course first be offered?

Fall 1972

3.

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What

is the detailed description of the course including

differentiation from lower level courses, from similar

course.s

in the carae

department, and from courses in other departments

in the University?

This is the same course as 103 and the, number has been

changed to fit into our new numbering system. See justi-

fication of calendar entry.

B. Whet

ic the range of topics that may be deAlt wit in the

course?

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2.

-

HOW

dOS

this course fit the goa

of the departrent?

D.

How does thiscourse affect degree requirements?

E.

What are the calendar changes.necessary to reflect the

addition of this Course?

.

F. What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if

this course is approved?

Noe

Philosophy 103

G. What is the nature of student demand for this course?

• H. Other

reasons for introducing

the course.

-t

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3.

,

:1rM .

:7 AND SPACE )ACTOPS

,

whih f.iuItv will )

avai]ih1.' t.o t'a(h this course?

J. Tietz, A. Grants, J. Wheatley, .D. Todd

R. What are the special space and/or equipment requirements

for this course?

None.

. Any

other

budqetary implications of mounting this course:

None.

C

.

Approval:

Curriculum Committee:

Dean of Faculty:

Senate:

I,

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FACULTY OF ARTS

November, 1969

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

1.

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department Philosophy

Course Number: 150-3

Title:

History of

Sub-title

or Description

The historical evolution

Philosopy

of

basic philosophic concepts from the Ancient through Rennisar.c periods.

The main topics to be considered are knowledge, reality and the rturc

of m.n.

Phil. 150 is intended to be of interest to all students, and

is an essential aspect of any general training in the humanities..

Credi Hours:

3

Vector. Description:

2-1-0

Pre-requisite(s):

2.

ENROLMENT AND

SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment: 50 -

100

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly. Pall

and Spring)

Once yearly (Fall)

When will course first be offered?

Fall 1.972

3.

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is

the

detailed

description of the course including

differentiation from lower

level courses, from similar courses

in the same departments and from

courses

in

other

departments

in the University?

The course involves a study of the major

philosophers of the Ancient, Medieval and Rennaisance periods. Philo-

so?hers include, e.g., Plato, Aristotle, PlotinuS, Augustine, Ansel,

Aquinas, Scotus, Ockam and perhaps the late Rennaisance scientist-

philosophers Galileo, Copernicus and Kepler. The approach is that of

an historical survey, rather than, as in most of-our other lower level

courses, that of a problem centered course. It is intende

to be of

interest to all students, and is an essential aspect of any general

training in the

humanities..

-

p

B.

What

is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the

course?

The course will deal with the historical development of

central philosophic topics such as knowledge, reality and man's.

plac,

t.-.e universe. Reading's will be primarily from original

sourc.

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t-s

course fit the qoa

15

of the department?

ihj department offers a fair number of service courses at the

-'

j() zind 200 levels, and these

are

attended about 90% by students who

major in other departments. One of our goals is to be as muchf a

humii:i

influence as we can and this course(and its

continuation

Phil. 250) will provide historical perspective onthe great ide:is of

western man. We believe that all university students should study

some philosoph

y

and this course will acquaint the student not oni

with

o.

mior

row

philosophic

(toes thrs cour

concepts,

se

uftect

but

degree

in their

requirements?

im

p

ortant

Contexts.

nistorjca

No effect.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the

addition of this course?

See calendar entry submission.

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if

this course is approved?

None.

G. What is

the nature of student demand for this course?

There has been student interest in such a

' course.

It is a course

proposed by the department and we have discussed it with many

of our students. They feel just such a course is needed at the

100 level to offer students an alternative to the other purely

problem-oriented courses at that level. Many students may find

the historical approach more interesting.

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course.

There are no general humanities or western - civiliation courses

in the university, and while this type of course can be overly suprficial

and generally worthless, we feel that Phil. 150 and Phil. 250 ca be taught

properly and without compromising intellectual integrity. We shall he

concerned about the historical effects of what philosophers have said,

but the primary purpose of the courses is to show the student the

'

in t

e

rconnected and evolutionary nature of philosophic ideas. including

':. the effects of one philosopher's ideas upon others.

It seems tenable as

that at least until the rise of the Natural Sciences, ji1osophia

ideas have had great effects upon politics, the arts, religion and

economics. We envisage these courses as studying these effects as well.

35,!

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3.

4.

3UDGTARY AND SPACE FACTORS

)A. Which faculty will he available to teach this course?

All staff.

B.

What are the special space and/or equipment requirements

for this course?

Possibly some visual aids such as films, e.g. Kenneth Clark's

Civilization: A Personal View.

C. Any other budgetary implications of mounting ti is course:

0

No

)

p

Approval:

Curriculum Committee:

Dean of Faculty:

Senate:

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F1kCULT! OF ARTS

November, lcio

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

1.

CALN3R

INFORMATION

Department:

Philosophy

Course Number:

2

03-

3

Title: Epistei.cogy

Sub-title

or

Description:

and Metaphysi:s

A more advanced treatment of the topics dealt wi-th in Philosophy

100

Credi Hours:

3

Vector Description:

2-1-0

Pre-requisite(s):

-Philosophy 100 or permission of the instructor. Phil. 203 is a requisite

for all majors a.d honors in philosophy. Students who have taken philosophy

209 may not register in this course.

2.

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment: 20 - 30

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall

and Spring):*

•

Twice yearly Fall and Spring

When will course first be offered?

Fall 1972

3.

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the

detailed

description of the course including

• differentiation from lower level courses, from similar coses

in the same department, and from courses in other departments

in the University?

•

This is the same course as Philosophy

: _ VJ

and the number

has been changed to fit into our new

numbering

system.

See justification of the calendar

.

entry.

B. -.....t

is the range of

topics that may

be dealt

with in the

cot..cse?

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2.

C.

RW

ow does this course fit the goaj of the department?

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the

addition

of this

course?

F. What

course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if

this course is approved?

Philosophy 269

C. What is

the nature of student demand for this Course?

H. Other reasons for introducing the course.

F'

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Curriculum Committee:

Dean of Faculty:

Senate:

I.,

Approval:

3.

'

SA('[

FACTORS

:

h

h f a

;z I t y w i I I ho a va ii a I' I ' to t a

c

h this course?

J. Tietz, D. Todd, N. Swartz,

D. Finn

B. What are the special space and/or equipment'requirernents

for this course?

V.

Any

cther budgetary implications of mounting this course:

0

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FACULTY 0P ARTS

November, 1969

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

1.

CAL,-NDAR INFORMATION

Department: Philosophy

Course Number: 210-3 Title: Elernen:a:y

uh-title or Description:

/

300j

Formal Logic

An exuination of: rules for valid reasoning as treated by traditional

syllogistic; natural

deduction

methods for propositional and predicate

logic; and axiomatics for extensional and

intensional

logics.

Credit Hours:

3

Vector Description:

2-1-0

Pre-requisite(s)

vvaO NhA W4464 h

6i4

4Db MAj

'or

IT1..

• ' 4.

rp4$

Philosophy 110

or permission or instructor.

Either Philosophy 110

or 210 is a requisite for all majors and honors students.

2.

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING.

Estimated Enrolment:

20 - 30

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall

and Spring)

.

Twice yearly Fall and Spring; or once yearly Spring depending

on student demand.

When will course first be offered?

Fall 1972

3. JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course

including

differentiation from lower level courses, from similar courses

in the same department, and from courses in other departments

in the University?

This course is the same as the present Philosophy 200. The

present proposal

limits the subject matter of the course

since as presently described, we

cannot

deal

with all of the

material under the present description for-Philosophy 200.

B.

Whet is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the

course?

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2.

C. 110w does

this course fit the goals of the- department?

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

Either Philosophy 110 or 210 is a requisite for all majors

and honors.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the

addition of this course?

See calendar submission.

}. What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if

this course is approved?

Philosophy 200

C. What is the nature Of student demand for this course?

H. Other reasons for introducing the course.

-

I.,

(-.

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3.

iTAl? AND SPACE )•CTORS

A

W h i ':1: t. a c. u J tv w i 1 1 .1, e a v a i 1 a h 1 o to t a cli t h i

co u r so?

R. Bradley, P.. Jennings, D. Finn, D. Todd,

N.

Swartz

IL What are the special space and/or equipment requiremer

for this cour'i ?

None.

i. Any other budgetary i

m

plications of mounting this course:

None.

Approval:

Curr'ulumommjttee.

Dean

Of..L.iLy:

Scnate;

1: )w

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FACULTY OF ARTS

November, 19C

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

1.

CALENDAR

INFORMATION

Deirtrient: Philosophy

Course

Number:

220-3

Title: Political".

Sub-title or Description:

Philosophy

An examination of the concepts fundamental to theories of the

state, community and society. A study of equality and justice,

one's obligations to others and the body politic, and the relation

between

p

olitics and morality.

CreditHours:

3

Vector Description:

2-1-0

Pre-requisite(s):

Students who have taken Philosophy 206 may not register in this

course.

2. ENROLMENT

AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment:

30 - 40

Semester Offered (e.g.

yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall

and Spring)

Once yearly (Spring)

A W

When will course first be offered?

Spring 1973

3.

JUSTIFICATION

A. What is the detailed description of the course including

differentiation from lower level

courses, from similar courses

in the sane department, and from courses in other departments

in the University?

This is the same course as Philosophy 206 and the number has

been changed to fit into our new numbering system. See

justification of the calendar entry.

B. What is

the range of topics that may be dealt with in

the

course?

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2.

C. How 6

005

this course fit the goals of the department?

D.

How does

this

course affect degree requirements?

a

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary-to reflect the

addition of this Course?

F -

Wh.t course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if

this course is approved?

I

Philosophy 206.

C.

What

is

the nature of student demand for this course?

H. Other

reasons for introducing the course.

0

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:1'i\'

AI

PA(t F,CTOP.S

wh i (.fl I .-i

) t. v w i I

hr.- a

Va i 1 a b

tot ea ch th i s course?

D. Todd, J. Tictz

ti.

What are the special space and

.

/or equipment requir

ents

for

this course?

i. Any

ether budgetary implication

s

of

mounting

this course:

0

Approval:

Curriculum Committee:

Dean of Faculty:

Senate:

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FACULTY OF ARTS

Novcrn.er, 19G9

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

1.

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Deprtrnent: Philosophy

Course Number:

231-3

Title: Select.d Tc.pcs

Sub-title or Description:

I

A specific to

philosopher or philosophical work to be dealt

with as occasion and demand warrant.

Credit Hours:

3

Vector Description:

2-1-0

Pre-requisite(s):

Students who have

.

taken Philosophy 207 may not register in this

course.

2. ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment:

20 50

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall

and Spring) :

•

Once every two years, or as demand warrants.

When will course first be offered?

3. JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including

differentiation from lower level courses, from similar courses

in the same department, and from courses in other departments

in the University?

This is the same course as Philosophy 207 and the number

has been chan

g

ed to fit into our new numbering systeir..

See justification of the calendar entry.

I

B.

What is the range of topics that may be dealt with

'

in the

•urse?

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.

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2.

UOW

noes this course fit the goals of the dèpartmct?

D. H

o w

does this course affect degree requirements?

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the

addition of this course?

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if

this course is approved?

Philosophy 207

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this course?

. Other reasons for

introducing

the course.

N

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3.

AJV AND SPACE ACTORS

A.

Which facut.y will be avai].ahle th

teach

this course?

All staff.

Ti. What are the special space and/or equipment requirements

for this course?

C.

Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

Approval:

Curriculum Committee:

Dean of Faculty:

Senate:

;0

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FACULTY OP ARTS

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

November, lY

c:ALE:L'AR

INFORMA TION

Dt-partment

Philosophy

Course Number: 240-3 Title: Philosc

p

hy of

kelc.n

Sub-title

or Description:

,

i

/

igi

An investigation of the concepts that underlie religious

be

lie

f s, an

whether there is a rational basis for these beliefs.

A study of te

nature of evidence justifying religious claims about the existence of

God, immortality and the soul.

Credit Hours:

Vector Descriptions

2-1-0

Pre-requisite(5)

Students who have taken Philosophy 204 may not register in this

course.

2.

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

• Estimated Enrolment:

30 - 100

Semester

.

Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall.

and Spring)

Once yearly (Spring)

When will course first be offered?

Spring. 1973

3.

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including

differentiation from lower level courses,from similar courses

in

the same department, and from courses in other departments

in

the University?

This is the same course as Philosophy 204 and the number has

been changed to fit in with our-new numbering system. See

justification of the calendar entry.

B.

What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the

Course?

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2.

•. How

(3os thi

s

course

fit the goa

l

8

of the department?

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the

addition of this Course?

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if

4

this course

IS

approved?

PhI1osophp4

C. What is the nature of student demand for this course?

H. Other reasons for introducing the course..

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3.

iNr)

A:); FACTORS

f.ii t: t y will he ava ii ah I

to t cn ch th i s ccii r e ?

J. Tietz, R. Bradley, A. Grants, L. Kenner

R. What are

the special space and/or equipment requirenerats

for this course?

C.

Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

Approval:

Curriculum Committee:

Dean of Faculty:

Senat e

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0

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FACULTY OF ARTS

November, 16

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department: Philosophy

Course Number: 241-3

Title: P 1IOSO>' in

Literatu:

6ub-titic or Description:

An examination of philosophical and theological concepts such

as reality, truth. sin, redemption, illusion, knowledge as found,

e.g., in important novels, plays and poetry.

course.

Credit

Hours:

3

Vector Description: 2-1-0

Pre-requisite(s):

Students who have taken Philosophy 207 in 71-3 may not register

in this course. One philosophy course or permission of the inst'ucto.

2.

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment: 50 - 60

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly,

Fall

and Spring) :

Once yearly (Fall or Spring)

When

will

course first be offered?

Fall 1972

3.

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including

differentiation from lower level courses, from similar courses

in the same department, and from courses in other departments

in the University? One of the ways in which some have tried to

bridge the philosophical gap between professionals and laymen s

through philosophical literature - the philosophical novel of ideas,

or the philosophical poem or play. Sometimes philosophers the.i-

selves have tried a hand at literature (Voltaire, Santayafla, ad

Russell), but usually such bridge-building is-attempted with

greater success by literary men with serious interests-in philo-

sophy. This course will be devoted to reading and dicusSir.g a

• number of philosophical novels and plays by several authors. Prliary

• emphasis will be on more recent writers.

B.

':hat is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the.

course?

The three great themes of Sin, Damnation ar.c

wifl be discussed, .as well as such general questions a th me:i

of life and the nature of man. This general approach

Wii

discussing some philosophical concepts as truth, reality an

W

ledge as well.

1.

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this course

This is a servi

atteupt to.

encourage

of groat literature.

P

.

4-w

^

2.

fit the goals of the department?

:e course to the university, and an

philosophical thinking in one's. study

M^

D.

How

does this course affect degree requirements?

No effect.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the

addition of this course?

See calendar submission.

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the-calendar if

this course is approved?

None.

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this course?

The course has been taught in 71-3 and a good enrolment

(about 50 students).

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course.

We feel it is desirable to have a philosopher d,iscuss great

literature from his point of view. It offers t'hc student

another perspective on literature of which he should be

Attached is the reading list from the current offering o! 'c.c.

course.

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3.

;Nfl s1'..CE FA CTORS

•'

A.

which faculty will be available to teach this course?

D. Todd, J. Wheatley

B.

What are the special space and/or equipment requirements

for this course?

Visual aids such as films.

C.

Anv other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

None.

•

Approval:

Curriculum Committee:

Dean of Faculty:

Senate;

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FACULTY

OF ARTS

Noverber, 1..9

NEW COURSE

PROPOSAL

1. CALENDAn INFORMATION

nepartment: Philosophy

Course Number: 242-3

Title: Philoso:hy of

Sub-title or Description:

The Arts

An investigation of various theories of the arts which attempt to

account for the content of artistic expression beauty,

and

the

difference between good and bad art.

Credit Hours:

3

Vector

Description:

2-1-0

Pre-requisite(s):

Students who

have

taken Philosophy 202 may not register in this

course.

2.

ENROLMENT AND

SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment: 30 -

40

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall

and Spring)

Once yearly (Spring)

When will course first be offered?

Sprin.g 1973

3. JUSTIFICATION

A. What

is the detailed description of the course including

differentiation from lower level courses,

from

simil

courses

in the

same

department, and from courses in other departments

in the University?

This is the same course as Philosophy 202 and the number has

been changed to fit into our new numbering system. See justificatin

of the Calendar entry.

B. W

hat is

the ranqe of topics that may be dealt with in the

COur;e?

A^

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2.

r

Hc'.'

o::

this course fit the goals of the department?

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

E.

What are the calendar chan

q es necessary to reflect the

addition of this course?

•

F. What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if

Dw

this course is approved?

va

Philosophy 202

C.

What is the nature of student demand for this course?

0f

H. Other reasons for introducing the course.

F,

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Curriculum Committee:

Dean of Faculty:

Senate:

!'i'Ay AND

F

PA

A

CF

C

:

TORS'

i

•

h ft,)t

will

!)C

aVa

j

ahle to L('act- this coure:

A. Grants, D. Finn

W

hat

are the special space and/or equipment requirements

i&r this course?

Any other budgetary

im

plications of mounting this course:

Approval:

).

i.

5'?:'

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FACULTY O' i.1TS

Uovombcr, :c)(

NEW COURSE

ProoSAL

IE

1 .

CLi;.

I N3!'.TION

De

P r : -

.z:Phi1osophy

Course Number:250-3

Title: History

Philoo'-v TI

Suh-tt

or Description:

The historical evolution of basic philosophic concepts fror Descartes

throu

g

h the Nineteenth Century.

The main topics to be cons ide:-ed are

know1cd .

e, reality and the nature of man.

Phil. 250 is intended to be cf

interest to all students, and is an essential aspect of any general traini'

Credit Hours:

3

Vector Description:

ih the humanities.

Pre-requisite(s).

2-1-0

Philosophy 150 or permission of the instructor.

2.

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment:

50 - 100

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall

and Spring):-

•

Once yearly (Spring)

When will course first be offered?

Spring 1973

3. JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including

differentiation from lower

level courses,

from sirailar courses

in the sane department, and from courses in other dopartr.-cnts

in the University?

This course involves a study of the major philosophers of

the 17th through 19th centuries.

Philosophers include, e.g. Descar:es,.

Locke, Leibniz, Hume, Kant, Rousseau, Hegel, and Mill.

The approach

is that of an historical survey rather than, as in most of our oth.-r

lower level courses, that of a problem centered course.

It.s in:cnd

to be of interest to all students, and is an essential aspect of any

general training in the humanities.

0

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B.

What is the range of topics that may be

dealt

with in the

cour so?

The course will deal with the historical development of c.zra1

)hiloso')hjC tc2ics such as knowledge, reality and man's place in

he universe. Readings will be primarily from original

sources.

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t1ii

course fit the goa I r

i

of the

d c. p e. r tn enfhe

,'•

1''....;'jy

nuer

of

service courses at the 100 and 200 le\ls

Lcded :hout

by students who major in other departnents .

oi: i; to be as much

of

a humanizi.np influence as we can and t*:*.

, i

ecrsc

G

(:

f .'esern

i

:j ti

in.

Pin.

e

1

believe

. 150) will

that

provide

all university

hitori cal

students

perspective

should

on t:.--

study

sonc phiiosophy and this course will acquaint the student not only wit',-,r.acr

phi1osopiic concepts, but in their important historical contexts.

D.

iow does this course affect degree requirements?

No effect.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the

addition of this course?

See calendar submission.

F. What

course,

if any, is

being dropped

from

the calendar if

)!_

this course is approved?

None.

C. What is the nature of student

demand for this course?

There has been student interest in such a course.

It is a course

p

roposed by the department and we have discussed it with many of our students.

'hey feel just such a course is needed at the 100 and 200 levels to offer

tudents an alternative to the other purely problem-oriented courses at those

evels. Many students may find the historical approach-more interesting.

H. Other

reasons for

introducing

the coue.

There are no general

u!anities or western civilization courses in theuniversity, and while this

yp

e of course can be overly superficial and generally worthles,

e

, we

hit philosophy 150 and philosophy 250 can be taught properly and witho.i:

o:1pror.ising intellectual integrity. We shall be concerned about the 5:cri.a

ffects of what philosophers have

sa

id, but the primary purpose of the

oures is to show the student the interconnected and evolutionary nature of

hi ' sophic ideas,

including

the. effects of one philosopher's ides up

It secs tnab1c as well that at least until the rise of the

;s,

philosophic ideas have had great effects upon politics, the

aicr, and economics.

We envisage these courses as stidying' these

'fects

s well.

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3.

4. 1UD(ETAJY AND SPACE FACTORS

A.

Which faculty will he available totc?ach this course?

All staff.

..

B.

What are the special space and/or equipmeft requirements

for this course?

Possibly some visual aids such as films, e.g., •Kennc-th Clark's

Civilization: A Personal View.

C.

Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

No

.

.

..

1I1

4

,.

.

.

..

Approval:

... .

.

.

. . .

.

Curriculum Committee: .

.

Dean of Faculty:

Senate:

..

. .

•

.

.

.

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FACULTY OF ARTS

-

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

November,

1. .CALENDAR INFORMATION

crl

D e p

artment: Philosophy

Course Number: 280-3

Title: Existentaijsn

and Phenomeralog'i

Sub-title or Description:

A study of the writings of existentialist phi10ophers such as

Kieregaard,

!

erleau-Ponty

Sartre

and Ileidegger.

and Camus, and

ph

enomenologists such as Husserl,

Credit Hours:

3

Vector

De scription:

2-1-0

Pre-requisite(s).,

One philosophy course or permission of the instructor.

2. ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment: 40

^ 50

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly,

Fall

and Spring)

Once Yearly (Fall or Spring)

When will course first be offered?

Fall 1973

3. JUSTIFICATION

A. What is

the detailed description of the course including

c2if

ferentjation from lower level courses, from similar courses

in the same

d

epartment, and from courses in other departments

in the University? The course is an introduction to

the

major

e

kinds

p i

stemology

of nonanalytic

and metaphysics

philosophy

has been

.

The

radically

continental

different

tradition

from

in

twentieth century english language philosophy both in style an con-

tent. Students should be aware of the difference, and indeed t.a

general student may be quite interested in, e.g., exister'tia1jsn

because of its close connections with contemporary literture. Ve

have offered the course before under the p

r

escnt .

se1ccte zopic

rubric and it proved quite successful - enough so that we feel w

can formalize it into a course offering.

B. What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the

course? The topics to be dealt with are generally in the arc'.

epistemo1oy

conplex way of

and

dealing

metaphysics.

with traditjoal

The phenomenological

philos

ophicproblems

method is a

The

uniq

and

thesis is that we cannot deal with these problems unless we can .7ct

ear

'erstanding of the nature of experience itself, apart from any as '.tions

ut the nature of reality or our knowledge of it.

Pheno:neno1ojst..

terested in the same problems english speaking philosophers ara, :tci both

ace thei' herj.te,c back to flume.

E

xistentialists such as Sar:re h:.v

nature

arua

tried

of

to

of

P1017,1

uso

nn

lity

the

and

phenome

as

the

well.

j

ustification

nologic-al

They deal

method

of

with

action

to

important

deal

in a

with

way

questions

questions

which is

about

in

beginning

t:.

to have considerable effect upon the way english s1)eakin nhi

I osonhcr'

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2.

_.,

i.-..- thjs course fit the qoals of the departrent?

Tic dcnartmcflt is currently orientated towards the cngii:.

1.inuagc , aa:iyz ic variety of philosophy.

But we do feel that stucer.t3 -

botii in

!scpy and the general student - should have an oppc.rtu'.ity

to ta}e an introJuctOry course in the other major kind of western

so h y.

D.

}ow does this course affect degree requirements?

No effect.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect

the

addition of this course?

See calendar submission.

F.

What course, if. any, is being dropped from the calendar if

this course is approved?

None

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this course?

Considerable student demand exists for such a course. The

department has received a petition with over 100 names requestingsuCh

a course, and when taught before (69-1) it proved highly successfu..

H.

Other reasons

for

introducing the course.

None.

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3.

,uDTARY AND SPACE FACTORS

A.

Which faculty will be available to teach this course?

J. Tictz J. Wheatley

B.

What are the special space and/or equipment requirements

for this course?

Possibly some visual aids; films which would be interesting

to discuss because of their existentialist themes..

C. Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

No.

.

Approval:

Curriculum Committee:

Dean of Faculty:

5

Senate:

'S

Paw

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FACULTY OF ARTS

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

CI%L)NDAR INFORMATION

pevj

Phi losophy

Course Number: 300-3 Title: Introdutjn

2.

Novcrnbr,

to Phiioscuhy

Sub-title or Description: An introductory course

s

p

ecifically intended for upper level students in other departnent

This course is more advanced than the 100 and 200 level courses

is of interest not only to students in the Humanities, but Natural

and Social Sciences as well.

Credit Hours:

3

Vector Description: 2-1-0

Pre-requisite(s)

:

p!.coitsi

WL

p a.r

CDii

1y)fb%

THE 0P0

1L

0 1Z

Mq'iCb f0L s

R. Ho.oS

103

f1416.0 S 0

Students who have taken Philosophy 100 may not normally register

in this course.

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment:

20 - 30.

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fail

and Spring)

Once Yearly (Fall or Spring)

When will course first be offered?

Spring 1973

3.

JUSTIFICATION

A. What is the detailed description of the course including

dif

fere-ntiation from lower level courses, from similar courses

in the same department, and from courses in other departments

in the University? The course is specifically intended for

upper level students in other departments who need upper level

electives and would like to take some philosophy. The course WI

cover major philosophic concepts at a more advanced level than the

introductory courses at the 100 level. Moreover, the course

be

taught in such a way that it will be of interest to the dvanced

general student. Thus, our Philosophy 201 is primari1yintende

for prospective majors and honors students, and 300 is not.

p

B. What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the

course?

The topics considered will be broader than in 20.

In addition to introducing problems in epistemology and metaph;.cs,

Philosophy 300 will introduce basic problems in the philosoihy cf the

natural and social sciences.

It is possible that certain topic.- in

morality may be discussed as well. There are, in particulur,

contemoorary questions about the uses to which technology :ay

put and their effects upon man. These questions have

phiIosoph:z

asects and would be of interest in such a course.

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this

is cours

fit the

qOal;

of

the

departmur.t?

!i1OOPhY 300 is a

SerViCe

course filling a gap we see

exStiflg

t only' in our upper level offerings, but in the uniVCTSitY cur-

ricului in general.

Such a course has been taught successfu1'. at

UBC.

S

D. flow does this course affect degree requirements?

No effect.

C. What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the

addition of this course?

See calendar submission.

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if

this course is approved?

None.

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this course?

There has been student interest in such a course.

H.

Other reasons for introducing the course.

F.

None.

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3.

I)c:r1'1I.

RN!) !ACE FACTORS

which faculty

will

be available to teach this course?

All staff.

B.

What are the special space and/or equipment requirements

for this course?

None.

V. Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

None.

Dk

Approval:

Curriculum Committee:

Dean of Faculty:

Senate:

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FACULTY OF ARTS

.1

November, l9

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

I.

CALND.R

1NFOR!ATION

rJ

Depart-.ent: Philosophy

Course Number: 310-3 Ticle;FOrnal Logic

Sub-title or Description:

The propositional calculus and lower predicate calculus; modal

extensions of each; metatheorems and semantics for all three kns

of system.

Credit Hours:

3

Vector Description:

2-1-0

Pre-requisite(s):

Philosophy 210 or permission of the instructor.

2.

ENROLMENT AND

SCHEDULING

Estimated

Enrolment:

15

20

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall

and Spring)

Once yearly (Spring)

When

will

course first be offered?

Spring 1973

3.

jUSTIFICATION

A. That is the detailed description of the course including

differentiation from lower level courses, from similar courses

in the same department, and from courses in óther depart-ment

in the University?

This course is-meant to cover subjects which are not deç..;e1y

dealt with in the present Philosophy 200. In effect we nave

divided that course into two parts; the proposed 210. * and 33

in order to spend a proper amount of time on the topcs

of

symbolic logic.

S.

what is the ranqe of topics that may be dealt with in the

course? The logic of analyzed pro

p

ositions. A discussion c

traditional formal logic, including the c1assifiC±i

0-7

cate5orical 3ropositions, immediate 5.nference, sy1l:.iSt.:

%

the

determination

of validity. The second part o

c ....

deals with quantificational logic including discussions

cuantifying ordinary language, categorical propositions,

divdua1

and predicates, modal logic and semantical interpretatiO

of

formal systems.

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2.

l:)w

no; this course fit the goals of the department?

$

This is a traditional

course in most

upper level philosophy

prozraris.

We have found that these

topics reçuire

rr.ore

background

than we

have in the

past presupposed

in teach.n

them

at the 200 level.

D.

How does

this

course affect degree requirements?

No effect.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the

addition of this course?

7

Philosophy 404 and 469.

)t

F. What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if

this course is approved?

DgLOI: 404

t

C. What is the nature of student demand for this course?

Ct

H. Other reasons for introducing the course.

-

d

substituting 310 in order that we may cover, inder the

;Wa

proposed special topics in logic courses (314 and 41'

oics of interest to the students taking upper level logic

; a particular time and with particular interests. The

sc:nt system is too rigid to cater to the needs of upper

i:'/e

logic students.

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3.

V AND S1'1\('F I'Ac'rO}5;

I.

Which

tity

wil l

be avai1.ab1

1

to teach this course?

R. Bradley, R. Jennings

P.. What are the special space and/or equipment requirements

for this course?

None.

C.

Any other budgetary implications of mounting this Course:

None.'

Approval:

Curriculum Committee:

Dean

of Faculty:

Senate:

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FACULTY OF ARTS

November, IC,

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

1.

CALENDAR

INFORMATION

D epartrner4t: Philosophy

Course Number; 314-3

Title:

Topics

or Description:

Logic I

The examination of one or more topics

such

as: philosophical

deontic logic; the logic of knowledge and belief; the logic of pre-

ference; tense iogics; foundations of set theory; recursive fuczis;

the history of logic.

Credit Hours:

3

Vector Description: 2-1-0

Pre-requisite(s):

Philosophy 310 or permission of the instructor.

2.

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment:

10 - 15

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall

and Spring)

Once yearly or once every two years, depending on student demand.

When will course first be offered?

Spring 1973

3. JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including

differentiation from lower level courses, from similar courses

in the same department, and from courses in other deoartmts

in the University? We have found that our upper level logic

students, and students from other departments such as mathematics have

interests in advanced logic

which is

not adequately reflected i:l our

current upper level offerings. We wish to broaden our courses th:ou2h

the introduction of two special topics courses (Philosophy 314

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to cater to these interests.

The topics will

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be

chosen.frazi

the above

description as student and faculty interest warrant.

B.

What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the

COurse?

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2.

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this course fit the goa; of the departm

The in

t

erests of almost half our departeflt tend to be

area of logic, and although we do not require auvanced logic

for the B .A. we have had several majors and honors students w-o

have taken it and done well in graduate

school.

D.

flow does this course affect degree requirements?

No effect.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the

addition of this course?

See calendar submission.

• F. What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if

•

this course is approved?

PhUosopjIj4OS

and 470..

C. What is the nature of student demand for this course?

H. Other reasons for introducing the course.

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3.

SPACE

AND

FACTOPS

A.

which

c

t a cu .1 t v will be a va i. 1 a h e to t 'a ch this course?

R. Bradley, R. Jennings, D. Finn, N. Swartz

P.. What are the special space and/or equipment. requirements

for this course?

None.

C.

Any other budgetary implications of mountixg this course.:

None.

I&

El

Approval:

Curriculum Committee:

Dean of Faculty:

Senate:

I.

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FACULTY OF ARTS

Noveicer,

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

• CALENDA INFOEMAT

ION

npprLment: PhilOSOl)

hY

Course Number: 331-3 Title Selected

Topics

II

t1t1 o

or Description:

A SpIfIC

topic, philosopher or philosophical work to be dealt with

s ocasiOfl and demand warrant.

Cr'dt lours:

3

Vector Description:

21-.O

Pre-rcouisi te(s)

A student may not register in Philosophy 331 if the topic is or.c

which he has studied in Philosophy

-.-.

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or

2.

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment:

15 - 20.

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall

and Spring):

•

The course is usually offered when student demand and faculty

interest warrant.

When

will

course first be offered?

There are no plans to offer this course in either 72-3 or 73-1.

3.

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including

differentiation from lower level courses, from similar courses

in the same department, and from courses in other departments

in the University? Very often the course will involve figures

interstiflg to students of other departments, e.g., Wittgenstein,

Aristotle, or topics of more specific interst to philosophers.

This course,

offer the department more flexi-

bility in studying a particular philosopher or topic as interest

arises.

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B.

What is the ranqe of topics that may

be

dealt within the

course?

An

y

philosophic topic which is not already dealt wi:h in a

particular course. Or we may sometimes treat in detail

or philosopher playing a more minor role in an existing course.

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fit the

qoc.5

of the departier.c?

1e have tau'ht

s.Lh

a course in the past at the 400 lcve

in

J order to flu in left by the present prograi. It is Loped

tt

now with our revised program special topics courses wii he

offered less often, but we still want to retain the f1exibily

which they offer.

D.

How does this

affect degree requirements?

No effect

E.

What are the ca.Indar changes necessary to reflect the

addition of thiourse?

See

calendar submission.

F.

What

course,

if

any,

is

being

dropped

from the

calendar

if

this course

is approved?

Philo

.

2phy 438 and A39,

and 488 and 489

are being dropped.

G.

What

is

the nature of

student demand

for

this course?

The

courses

like

this which have been offered in the past

(the present

207

and

437/8/9

courses) have had good

enrolnents.

This

is

especialdyt.ue when

the topic is

one which has been

petitioned

-

e.g..,

ieexistentialism and phenomenology

course

which we have

give

• ' I}i

past,

or the philosophy

in

literature

course presently being

taught.

H.

Other

reasons

for

introducing

the course.

I

None.

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A ND 5PA CE i'icroi•s

A

.

Which faculty will be available to teach this course?

All Staff.

S. What are the

special

space

and/or equipment requiremr;ts

for this

course?

None.

C.

Any other

budgetary implications of

mounting

this course:

None.

Approval:

Curriculum Committee:

Dean of Faculty:

Senate:

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FACULTY OF ARTS

Nov ember,

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

1. CALE9AR INFORMATION

Deprt:et:

philosophy

Course Number: 340-3

Title: Philc

Methc

Sul-title or Description:

An examination of various techniques which philosophers use

define, discover and deal with conceptual problems.

Credit

Hours:

3

Vector Description: 210

Pre-requisite(s)

Philosophy 100, Philosophy 201 and either Philosophy 110 or

Philosophy 210.

Either Philosophy 340 or 344 is a requisite for all

majors and honors in uhilosophy.

2.

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment:

20 - 25

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall

and Spring)

Offered once yearly

When will course first be offered?

Spring 1973

3.

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course .including

differentiation from lower level courses, from similar cc'.rSc'S

in the same department, and from courses in other departtS

in the University? An examination of various method(logical

techniques which philosophers use to define, discover and dei with

coflCe?tUal problems. Questions of the sort which will be considered

arc, e.g., what is the nature of an investigation into concepts?

are there styles of philosophic reasoning such as linguistic analysis,

conceptual analysis, descriptive metaphysics, ordinary ianguage

philosopher and Wittgcnsteiniafl theraputic?

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B.

:hat is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the

o

course?

The student will consider a wide range of r.ios:hi.

areas in order to discuss the uniform character of vario:.s kinds

of philosophic reasoning.

E.g., the topics may range fr

Rccrts

and Causes in the Law, the nature of excuses and the nature of

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philcsophic perplexity in order to study some key trea ..nts c the

pobcms in that area, comparing that treatment with, e .

,

philosophers deal with problems in another range of topics such

the nature of common sense, universals and particulars and •'.e'ic

asthe essence of philosopher. The intent is to raride

fair

hit f philosophic territory and study the kinds of investigatory

•

h

I

p

hiloso

phy

344.

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2.

". Hw

(lOCS

this course fit the goals c )

f the departrrt?

This, sort of course is an important background coursc f

majors;

and honors students.

But it will also be of intcres: .o

stuu

,

onts-in other departments interested in pxobleris about r.thod.

Se also the submission for Philosophy 344.

I).

110w does

this course

affect

degree requirements?

Either th course or 344 (Philosophy of Language I) is a

requisite for all majors and honors students.

F. What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the

addition of this course?

See calendar entry.

F. What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if

this course is approved?

None.

C. What is the. nature of student demand for this course?

There is student interest in such a course and we have

received inquiries from students and faculty members in other

departments about the possibility of mounting such a course.

II. Other reasons for introducing the course.

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None.

C'

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3.

AND SPACE 1h('TOp.S

A.

Wh i h f ru) t y w I 1 he

availab le

to t'ach this course?

R. Bradley, D. Finn, N. Swartz

B.

What are the special space and/or equipment requirements

for this course?

None.

C.

Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

None.

I.

U

Approval:

Curriculum Committee:

Dean of Faculty:

Senate:

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FACULTY OF ARTS

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

November, 1'69

1.

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department:

Philosophy

Course Number: 341-3

Title: Phi iosohy of

Sub-tjt1 or Description:

Scienct

A

s

tudy of the nature of scientific inquiry, sc'ientific classificatory

Systems, laws and theories, the role of observation in science

,

and the

demarcation between science and nonscience. Other topics are included

such as causality, the status of theoretical constructs Ln6 teleological

Credit Hours:

3

Vector Description: 2-1-0

exiaatjon.

Pre-requisite(s):

Philosophy 100 and either Philosophy 110 or Philosophy 210, o Dermis-

sion of the instructor. Students who have taken Philosophy 205 may not

rejstcr in this course.

2. ENROLMENT

AND

SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment:

20 - 30

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly,

Fall

and Spring)

Yearly (Spring)

)

When will course first be offered?

Spring 1973

3.

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including

differentiation from lower level courses, from similar

courses

in the same department, and from courses in other departments

in the University?

The course will be a more advanced version of the present

Philosophy

205.

B.

Whet is the range

•

of topics that may' be dealt with in the

Course?

In addition to the range of topics in

'

-the course desripti.

such topics as the nature of the social sciences, and of

historical explanation may be treated as well.

Another tc:

which is dealt with from time to time is the relation of i..

inatics and logic to scientific explanation.

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2.

C.

How cIoe; this

course fit the go,

of the departient?

It is a major area of philosophic inquiry.

D.

110w does this course affect degree requirements?

No effect.

F. What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the

addition of this course?

See calendar submission.

F. What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if

this course is approved?

Philosophy

205

C. What is the nature of student demand for this course?

This has always been a popular course and one

which has been

attended by a number of students from other departiients.

U. Other reasons for introducing the course.

i'i

The reason for changing this course from the 200 to 303 ievei

is that it.is

usually an. upper level course at other un.v&-

sities, and we have found that it requires a level of

sophistication clearly belonging o the upper lev.l stdt.

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3.

i in; TA ).: '( AND SPACE' I'ACTOJS

h.

Which faculty will be available to t('3ch this course?

N. Swartz

B.

What are the special space and/or equipment requirements

for this course?

None

C.

Any other budgetary implications of moutinq this course:

None

U

Approval:

Curriculum Committee:

Dean of Faculty:

Senate:

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FACULT

Y

OF ARTS

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

1. CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department: Philosophy

Course

Number: 343-3

Sub-title or Description:

November, 1969

Title:

Philosophy of

Mind

A study of contemporary theories of the mind, cbnsciousness and

human action.

Credit Hours:

3

Vector Description: 2-1-0

Pro-requisite(s):

r

Students who have taken Philosophy 401

avvO

Philosophy 466 may not

register in this course.

2. ENROLMENT AND

SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment:

15 - 20

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly,

Fall

and Spring)

Once yearly (Fall)

When

will course first be offered?

Fall 19.72

3.

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course including

differentiation from lower level courses, from similar ccrses

in the same department, and from courses in other departments

in the University? The course is essentially the same as the

present Philosophy 401 and Philosophy 466 courses (which are be!ng

dropped). The subjects dealt with are self-knowledge and personal

identity, the mind-body identity problem, private languages, and

the

existence of other minds. The concept of a person.and

ouch of the

recent literature about this concept will be déalt with..

B. What is the range of topics that may be dealt with i the

course? The rangeof topics includes the epistemo1oy

.

and :eta-

physics of self-knowledge and the nature of persons. Crzain zheoris

of the mind such as behaviorism, menta1i ;m and the identity theory

will be considered.

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2.

.

low 5oe-s this course fit the YO1s of the

cpart7r.t?

A central

aspect of philosophic

investigation and a necessary

part of a philosophy program.

D.

How does this course affect degree requirements?

No effect.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the

addition of

this course?

See calendar entry.

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if

this course is approved?

PhilosoDh

y

401 and-Philosophy 466

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C. What is the nature of student demand for this course?

The course has always had good enrolments.

H. Other reasons for introducing the course.

This course

becomes

a300 level course to keep, it as a

background course -for the more specific 400 level courses. See

justification of calendar

submission.

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I.

3.

'.iw;'A:Y AND !PACE FACTORS

wh j Ii f dcu t y w i I

he avail ab 1

(Y

to tetch this course?.

D. Finn, L.

Kenner, J. Tietz

I;.

What are the special space and/or equipment requirements

for this course?

None.

C. Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

None.

Approval:

Curriculum Committee:

Dean of Faculty:

Senate:

N

I,

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,

FACULTY OF ARTS

Novemh.r, lOE

NEW COURSE PROPosAL.

1 .

CALENDAR

.INFORMATION

r)ep

-t1ent: Philosophy

Course Number: 3443

Title:

Ph1loohy of

Sub-title or Description:

Language I

An introduction to the major philosophic theoris of language.

TuOt.'TS

3NO iffiv(

7m g

E4

PMII.OSOPMI ace

MhY

00'r

IE6

.

11Ti

/=Ot

eoa2E.

Credit Hours:

3

Vector Description:

2-1-0

Pre-requisite(s)

Philosophy 100, Philosophy-201 and either Philosophy 110 or Philo-

sophy 210. Either 340 and 344 is

.

a requisite for all majors and honors

students.

2.

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment:

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall

and Spring)

Once a year: Fall

When will course first be offered?

Fall 1972

3. JUSTIFICATION

A. What is the detailed description of the course including

differentiation from lower level courses, from similar courses

in the same department, and from courses in other departments

in the University? This course is a more advanced version of the

present Philosophy 208, which is being dropped. This course prepares

students in ways of looking at other philosophic areas, e.g., philosophy

of mind, philosophical logic and philosophical analysis, which pre-

suppose fundamentals we want this course (or 340) to provide. Practi-

cally all philosophy in the 20th century involves question about mean-

ing . nd language.

The 400 level philosophy of languagecours

..

($44

in the new proposal) is an advanced treatment of specific roi:eJ.s in

those areas.

Phil. 344 is broader in scope and covers thc fur.nt.1

conce p

ts and distinctions needed for the more advanced'suLy

L

I. what is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the

course? Reference, connotation, sentences, statements, pr3:10si:ns,

universals and theories of meaning such as the verification and per-

formative theories. The 400 level philosophy of language course ges

into more detail, such as inquiring about the nature of truth, exten-

sion and intension, and the philosophical implications of the work.

of Chomsky which presuppose.

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the background 344 is meant to pro'.ide.

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'. Uw dc

tj

course

i)-t

the

*

c alt

of

the c3cportznert? Cur

:Cl

Cl) to

poViJ

a range of courses interesting to the genira).

:den hi

jtCC5t

in

the

humanities by teaching him

to rae

is phi)

.c

'si

:bou

t : su..t1OflS

and

arguments

ents wherever

h

e can.

(2)

to

o

provid:

.rcr

:c arear:Tion for graduate work in philosophy and a sounU r

uzcns

o wish to pursue careers in, e.g. , law, rgiedicinc and govenmc:.

is course is a beginning towards focusing a student's abilities on t

deta 13

ci

comlexitiC5 of philosophic inquiry rather than a continuation of the

hroadr.-

f .ntercSt ufl

ick t.h other lowr lerel courses. are based.

c o

.i.

-o\.. oo

LhiS

course arect oegree requircmentS?

Either Philosophy 340 or this course are requisites fo: all

jors and honors in philosophy.

E.

What are the calendar

changes

necessary to reflect the

addition of this course?

See calendar submission.

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if

this course is approved?

Philosophy 208

C. What is the nature of student demand for this course?

This has been a popular course not only with philosophy students,

at whose request the course was mounted, but with students of

other departments as well.

H.

Other reasons for

introducing the course.-

We have found that the course presupposes at level of scphistca-

tion compatible with upper level courses.

It is,. as it stands,

too advanced for the lower level.

A. (cor.t'd)

philosophy of language and for most advanced

sophy.

RMA

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;t;TA:'i' AN!) SPAC: JACTORS

Which faculty will

be available to teach this course?

D. Finn, J. Tietz,

L.

Kenner

B.

What are the pecial space and/or equipmeht requireer.ts

for this course?

None.

V.

Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

None.

rj

Approval:

Curriculum Committee:

Dean of Faculty:

Senate:

ko

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FACULTY OF

ARTS

November, 19E.9

NEW

COURSE PROPOSAL

CALENDAR

INFORMATION

Deprtent: Philosophy

Course Number: 350-3 Title: Ancient

Philoso p hy

Sub-title or

Description:

No description.

Credit Hours:

3

Vector Description:

2-1-0

Pre-requisite(s):

or

Students

who

have taken Philosophy 430

aoud

Philosophy 480 may not

register in this course.

2. ENROLMENT

AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment: 15

Semester Offered (e. g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall

and Spring)

lk

Once every two years

When will course first be offered?

Fall 1973

3. J

USTIFICATION

I.

A.

What is the detailed description o.f the course

including

differentiation from lower level courses, from similar courses

in the same department, and from courses in other departments

in the University?

This course is essentially the same as the present Philoshy

430 and Philosophy 480 courses.

It is

.

a study of the works

primarily of Plato and Aristotle. .

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B.

What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the

course?

The topics are generally epistemology and metaphysics, with

an occasional treatment of the theories of goodness and

justice in Plato and Aristotle.

1.

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2.

!^V]

Hw (();

this

course fit the goa

8

of

the departrrnt?

This

course

is a traditional historical course in all

philosophy

1).

How does

this

course affect degree requirements?

No effect.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the

addition of this course?

See calendar submission.

F.

What course, if an

y , is being dropped from the calendar if

this course is approved?

Philosophy 430 and Philosophy 480

G.

What is the nature of student demand for this course?

This course has always had good enrolments.

H.

Other reasns for introducing the course.

As presently taught, students register for five credits

(both 430 and 480), but our intention is to treat this historic.:l

course as a 3-hour course and to require slightly less work

t

at present. This and certain other historical courses are con-

sidered as beginning upper levelcourses to provide the necessary

background and sophistication for the five credit 400 level courses.

See the justification of the calendar entry.

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RV )r;I:TA I? AND- SPACE FACTORS

A.

Which farult.y wiU

be

available to t.c'arh this course?

J .

. Tietz

U. Whit are the special space and/or equipment requirements

for this course?

None.

C.

Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

None.

Approval:

Curriculum Committee:

(Than of Faculty:

Senate:

1-

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lb

FACULTY OF

Awrs

Novc:'.bcr, i9

NEW

COURSE PROPOSAL

1.

CALENDAR INFORMATION

Department:

Philosophy

Course Number: 3533 Title: Locke and

Sub-title or Description:

Berke-

!,:;t

No description.

•

Credit Hours:

3

Vector Description:

2-1-0

Pre-requisite(s):

Students who have taken Philosophy

433

and

483

may not register

in this course.

2.

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment:

15

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall

and Spring):

Once every two years

When will course first be offered?

Spring 1973

3.

JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of

•

the course including

differentiation from lower level courses, from similar. courses

in the same department, and from courses in other departments

in the University?

This course is essentially the same as the present Philosophy

433 and 483 courses, except that Hume is being detached and

given his own courses (Philosophy 355).

B.

t.'r...t is the ranqe of topics that may be dealt with in the

Course?

The topics are generally in the areas of epistemology

and

metaphysics.

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2.

.

dOCS

this

course fit

the goaj of the department

This course is a traditional historical course in all

philosophy programs.

D.

flow does this course affect degree requirements?

No effect.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the.

addition of this course?

See calendar submission.

.W.

F. What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if

this course is approved?

Philosophy 433 and Philosophy 483

C. What is the nature of student demand for this course?

This course has always had good enrolments.

H. Other reasons for introducing the course.

As

presently

presently

taught, students register in the present 433 -

- :

nd 4S3

courses to receive

5

credits. But our intention is to treat th:.

historical course as a-3 -credit course and to require

less

work han

at present by limiting it to Locke and Berkeley. This and certain.

.

other historical courses are considered as beginning upper level courses

to provide the necessary background and sophistication for the 5 credit

400 level courses. See the justifiction of the calendar entry.

0

.

.

.

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3.

AND

PCE FACTORS

A..

Which

faculty

will he

avuilahl'

to

Leach

this

course?

D.

Todd,

L.

Kenner

1.

What are

the

special

space and/or equipment requirements

for

this course?

None.

C.

Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

None.

)•

Approval:

Curriculum Committee:

Dean of Faculty:

Senate:

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FACULTY OF ARTS

1

Novcbcr, 1)69

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

1.

CALENDAR INFORMATION

'3

ft3

Department:

Philosophy

Course Number:

Title:

Descartes and

Rationa1sn

Sub-title or Description:

No description.

Credit Hours:

3

Vector Description:

2-1-0

Pro-requisite(s):

Students who have taken Philosophy 432

482 may not register

in this course.

2. ENROLMENT

AND SCHEDULING

S

Estimated Enrolment:

15

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall

and Spring)

Once every two years.

When will course first be offered?

Fall l973

3. JUSTIFICATION

A.

What is the detailed description of the course

including

differentiation from lower level courses, from similar courses

in the same department, and from courses in other departments

in the University?

This course is essentially the same as Philosophy 432 and 482,

and deals with epistemological and metaphysical problems.s

dealt with by Descartes, and e.g., Leibnii and Malebranche or

Spinoza.

B. What is

the ranqe of topics that may be dealt

with in th

course?

By eliminating mention of philosophers other than Desar...s

we can concentrate on him more and pick perhaps one other

rationalist philosopher to study.

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.

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2..

UOW

does this cour;e Cit the goals of the department?

This is a traditional historical course in all philoso?y

programs.

D.

how does this.coux'se affect degree requirements?

No effect.

E.

What are the calen

chai'ges necessary to reflect the

addition of this course?

LI

See calendar submission.

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if

this course is approved?

Philosophy 432 ád'Philosophy 482.

C.

What is the nature of student demand for this course?

His course has always had good enrolments,

H. Other reasons for introducing the course:

Under the present

•

system we must teach Descartes, Leibniz

.

and Spinoza which is uiazis-

factory since we cannot devote enough time to either of' the last twc.

By limiting the course content in. this way, we cando more justice

to Descartes and perhaps one other philosopher. By so

limitir..

the

course and keeping itasa 3 credit course we can require proprtionatelY

less work of the student. This and

certain other

historical crses

. are considered as

beginning upper level courses to

provide

,

the necess.:y

background and sophistication for the S credit 400 level ours's. £.e

tc 3ustxfcat1on of the caJ id.'r entry.

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a.

3.

AND

SPACE )'ACTORS

A.

Which faculty will bct available to teach this course?

J. Tietz, D. Todd

B.

Whit are the special space and/or equipment requirements

for this course?

None.

C.

Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

None.

U

IL

Approval:

Curriculum Committee:

Dean of Faculty:

Senate:

H

9t

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FACULTY OF ARTS

Novcmbr,

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

i. CALENDAR

INFORMATION

law

Department:

Philosophy

Course Number: 355-3 Title:

FUmC

and

Empirici:.

Sub-title

or Description:

No description.

Credit Hours:

3

Vector Description: 2-1-0

Pro-requisite(s):

Students who have taken Philosophy 437/8/9 in 72-1 may not register

in this course.

2.

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated Enrolment;

15

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall

and Spring) :

Once every two years

)

When will

course first be offered?

Probably Fall 1974

3.

JUSTIFICA TION

A. What is

the detailed description of the course including

differentiation from

lower level

courses, from similar cou:ses

in

the same department, and from courses in other department's

in the University?

This course is essentially the same as the special topics

course to be taught in 72-1. It isa detailed treatment of

Hue's epistemology and metaphysics and the -works of relates

later empiricists such as Mill.

.

E. What is

the range of .topics that may be dealt

with in

the

•

course?

•

The topics will be in the areas of epistemology andmephy.-cs,

as discussed by Locke and Berkeley. Hume is an irnpot:nt

figure that the. conclusions he draws from the itp1icazions c.

•

earlier empiricists need to be studied in detail.

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2.

II

low cIoe this course fit the goals-ofthe department?

This is a traditional historical course in all philosophy

programs.

D.

Bow does this course affect degree requirements?

No effect.

E.

What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the

addition of this course?

See calendar submission.

F.

What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if

0•

this course is approved?

Philosophy 433 and 483

C. What is the nature of student demand for this course?

There has been student interest in a course

specifically

centered around Hume.

H.

Other reasons

for

introducing the course.

Under the

present

system,

Hume does not get enough attention and the present

433 course

has

to

devote

too little

time to either Locke, Berkeley or

Hume.

By

dividing that course in two,

and keeping them at

3 credit

ccurses

we

should solve

the pr '

oblem and only increase

the credits a stiden

can

get for studying the empiricists by one.

This and ctain;3tr

historical

courses are considered as beginning upper

level

courss

to

provide the necessary background

and

sophistication for.

the 5 credit

400

level

courses.

See the

justification.

of the

calendar

entry.

k.

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3.

••

li(![)i;ETAy AND SPACE FACTORS

.

Which fact1ty will

he

available.tO

teach this cose?

D. Todd,

L. Kenner

B .

W

f

or-this

hat

are

course?

the special space and/or equipment

requ

irements

None.

C.

Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:

None.

Ak,

Approval

Curriculum Committee.

•

Dean of Faculty:

Senate:

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rA(JJLTY )F ARTS

-/

November, l69

NEW

;RS

Pi

>

US1.L

S

1•

CALENDAR

INFORMATION

Department: Philosophy.

CourséNumber: 360-5 Title: Seminar I'.

• Sub-title or Description:

'•.

The seminar will be devote.d to

'

a detailed study of a' particu

'

1a philo-

sophical problem. It is primarily a discussion forum in which several

faculty members and students will present papers and lead discussion.

Credit Hours: S

Vector Description:

0'32

:e-requisite(s):

.

•

Students may not register in Philosophy 360 if the topic is one they

•

have studied in either Philosophy 440/1/2 or 460.

2.

ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING

Estimated

Enrolment:.

10

7

15

Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yea-rly, Fall

and Spring)

• '' Offered

yearly (Fall)

)

When will course first be offered?

Fall 1972

•

.

3.

JUSTIFICATION

•,

A. What is

the detailed description of the course including

•

differentiation from lower level courses, from

'

similar courses.

in the same department, and from courses in other departments

•

in the University? The seminar format has been in the philosophy

department since 1967 and has 'worked successfully. The idea is

for the student to learn by example - the example

being

two or

•

more philosophers.debating. a philosophic problem. This

'

ha 'proven

•

to

be a good

teaching' method and is the format-for, e.g.

,

, teaching

•

. . .

Philosophy at Oxford and the University of London (to-ay' nohing

about Socrates and the plat9nlc academy)'

*

.The student must her

discuss and present papers,• and debate with the

•'

.

philosophers in attendance-..

'' '

•

.

• B. What is the range, of topics that my be dealt with in the

course? Sometopics in the past have beèñ:

Anãly

'

tidity, Ac,tic:,

Feeling and Emotion',

Explanation (

which

was so popular that it is now

sp

course)

fie

and

and

the

limited,

work of

and

Quinc

are

in

stvdied

Philosophy

in some

of

detail

Language

lne to

L'

mu

S Z

.)u

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2.

this course fit the goai

5

of the

department?

e feel it is desirable to offer, students a chance to tale

'L

scni.nar at the 300 level and at the 400 level if they are

intrcsted in the topics. We envisage that the topics

of

tL

300

level seminar will not be as advanced as at the 406

vei

Eut we believe in the seminar method of teaching and that the

studentshould be able to participate in a seminar during either

or both o his last upper level years.

D.. How does tn.s course Affect degree requirements?

No effect.