| Subject | Course | Section | Course Title | Course Description | Instructor | Files | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | 402 | 041, 042 | Perspectives on Legal Authority and Subjectivity |
This seminar explores the relation between those who make or administer law and select legal subjects whose lives and identities are shaped by law. Students will debate and assess selected perspectives while touching on various disciplines spanning the social sciences and humanities. |
Susan Dianne Brophy |
 LS 402-041, 042_S.Brophy_Winter 2021.pdf |
Winter 2021 |
| PHIL | 100J | 041 | Introduction to Philosophy |
This course seeks to introduce students to the nature of philosophy. This is done through the examination of core texts and figures in the history of philosophy as well as in the discussion of perennial philosophical questions. |
Bruno Tremblay |
PHIL 100J_B.Tremblay_Winter 2021.pdf |
Winter 2021 |
| PHIL | 118J | 041 | Virtue and the Good Life |
An examination of the importance of virtue in general and of the cardinal virtues in particular (practical wisdom, justice, courage, and moderation) for the development of moral character and the enjoyment of the good life. |
Stéphanie Grégoire |
PHIL 118J_S.Gregoire_Winter 2021.pdf |
Winter 2021 |
| PHIL | 145 | 082 | Critical Thinking |
An analysis of basic types of reasoning, structure of arguments, critical assessment of information, common fallacies, problems of clarity and meaning.
CEL course outlines available around midterms |
Nikolaj Zunic | Winter 2021 | |
| PHIL | 210J | 041 | Human Nature |
What is a human being? The course examines this question from a philosophical perspective. Topics to be covered may include the soul, the body, emotions, the intellect, the will, relationships, sex, and human dignity. |
Nikolaj Zunic |
PHIL 210J_N.Zunic_Winter 2021.pdf |
Winter 2021 |
| PHIL | 215 | 084 | Professional and Business Ethics |
Study of ethical and moral issues that typically arise in professional and business activity. What responsibilities to society at large do people in such business and professional activities as teaching, engineering, planning, architecture, and accounting have? How far should professional autonomy extend?
St. Jerome's section is not open to ARBUS students. CEL course outlines available around midterms |
Andrew Stumpf | Winter 2021 | |
| PHIL | 220J | 041 | Philosophy of Friendship |
Friendship is an essential part of a happy life. Ancient western philosophers made friendship one of the cornerstones of their ethics. This course is an exploration of their views on problems such as the necessity of friendship, its nature, its species, and its relationship to happiness and the political community.
Held with CLAS 220 |
Stéphanie Grégoire |
PHIL 220J-CLAS 220_S.Gregoire_Winter 2021.pdf |
Winter 2021 |
| PHIL | 262J | 041 | Postmodernist Philosophy |
A critical examination of postmodernism as a philosophical movement that has profoundly influenced the contemporary world. The course will introduce students to the main tenets of postmodernist philosophy in areas such as rationality, morality, politics, religion, art, and culture. |
Nikolaj Zunic |
PHIL 262J_N.Zunic_Winter 2021.pdf |
Winter 2021 |
| PHIL | 283 | 041 | Great Works: Ancient and Medieval |
A historical survey of ancient and medieval philosophy in the Western tradition.
Held with CLAS 261 |
Bruno Tremblay |
PHIL 283-CLAS 261_B.Tremblay_Winter 2021.pdf |
Winter 2021 |
| PHIL | 321J | 041 | The Philosophy of Palliative Care |
An exploration of the principles and approaches of the hospice-palliative care movement as it was developed by its founders in the 20th century and as applied today. Topics may include the principles of pain and suffering management, holistic care of patients and their families, value of life at all stages, and integrating palliative care into mainstream medicine. |
Andrew Stumpf |
PHIL 321J_A.Stumpf_Winter 2021.pdf |
Winter 2021 |