PHIL 399 - Seminar on A Living Philosopher

FDR: HU
Credits: 3

Prerequisite: Restricted to philosophy majors or minors with at least junior standing. Philosophy has a long and distinguished history. It is also an amazingly lively and active area of current research. In this seminar, students engage in an in-depth examination of the work of a major contemporary philosopher, including relevant material from other authors. Toward the end of the term, that philosopher visits campus for a few days to meet with students in class and give a lecture open to the university at large. Students have the opportunity to exchange ideas with, and critique the ideas of, someone at the forefront of the field. This course may be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. Majors who are pursuing Honors may also chose to take PHIL 399 in place of one of their 10 courses in philosophy.

Winter 2016, PHIL 399-01: Seminar on a Living Philosopher (3). Dale Jamieson is at the Graduate Center, CUNY, where he is Chair of the Environmental Studies Department; Professor of Environmental Studies, Philosophy; Founding Director of Environmental Studies and Animal Studies; Affiliated Professor of Bioethics; and Affiliated Professor Law. Jamieson is author of four books, editor or co-editor of nine, and has published more than 100 articles. He focuses primarily on environmental ethics and environmental policy, with special emphasis on the ethics of climate change, animal rights, and agricultural practices. Jamieson will visit campus toward the end of the term to lead class and give a public lecture. (HU)

Planned Offering: Winter.