Moral Psychology: Care of the Soul
PHIL 217
Spring 2010 not offered
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Moral psychology is the study of our minds that is aimed at an understanding of how we develop, grow, and flourish as moral beings. In this course we will examine historical and contemporary texts from philosophy, psychology, and spiritual writings that deal with the nature of the good life for human beings, the development of virtues, and the cultivation of ethical understanding and moral sensibilities. Emphasis will be both on careful understanding of the texts and on the attempt to relate the theories discussed to our own moral lives. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA PHIL |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Credit/Unsatisfactory |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (PHIL)(PHIL-Philosophy)(PHIL-Social Jus)(PSYC) |
Major Readings:
Writing by classical and contemporary philosophers, develomental psychologists, and spiritual writers.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Students are expected to attend all plenary lecture sessions and all meetings of their respective discussion groups. One paper tied to the topics of the lectures and one independent research project over the course of the semester, plus assignments specific to particular discussion sections. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
The course will meet twice per week for a lecture session, on Tuesday and Thursday 9-10:20. Each student who signs up for the course must also enroll in one of the four discussion sections, each of which has one additional meeting during the week. Each discussion section is limited to 15 students, and is focused for the entire semester upon one approach to moral psychology (e.g., clinical psychology, Christian spirituality) or constituency (e.g., philosophy majors or frosh). For Spring 2003, the sections are as follows:
1. FYI (Horst) - W 7 PM
2. Clinical Psychology (Bank) - W 7 PM
3. Christian Spirituality (Coolidge) - Tu 7 PM
4. TBA - check instructors website at registration time for more info http://shorst.web.wesleyan.edu |
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