Topic 1: Philosophy and Feminism. Only one of the following may be counted: Philosophy 327 (Topic: Philosophy and Feminism), 375M (Topic: Philosophy and Feminism), 375M (Topic 1), Women's and Gender Studies 345 (Topic: Philosophy and Feminism). Core Curriculum: 010

Topic 2: Philosophy of David Hume. Examine David Hume's contributions to Philosophy holistically: metaphysics, knowledge, morality and religion. Explore the systematic nature of his thought, as applied to specific problems including causation, induction, moral belief, and the existence of God. Philosophy 375M (Topic: Philosophy of David Hume) and 375M (Topic 2) may not both be counted. Core Curriculum: 010

Topic 3: Wittgenstein. Examine the later philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein in the context of the development of analytic philosophy in the early twentieth century. Philosophy 375M (Topic: Wittgenstein) and 375M (Topic 3) may not both be counted. Core Curriculum: 010 Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

Topic 4: Philosophy of the First Amendment. Examine the philosophical principles beneath the several freedoms protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, as well as the applications of those freedoms (speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition) to concrete legal disputes. Philosophy 375M (Topic: Philos of the First Amndmnt) and 375M (Topic 4) may not both be counted. Core Curriculum: 010

Topic 5: Major Ethical Theories. Examine selected major works in ethical theory from ancient and modern philosophy. Explicate the argumentative structure of the texts, situate them in their historical contexts, and consider their significance for contemporary moral thought. Core Curriculum: 010 Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

Topic 6: Studies in Epistemology. Examine one or more of the philosophical approaches to the study of knowledge and rational belief. Core Curriculum: 010

Topic 7: Foundational Issues In Metaphysics. Examine foundational questions in metaphysics, including being and existence, essence, real definition, grounding, ontological dependency, form and matter, explanation, causation, and parts and wholes. Core Curriculum: 010 Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

Topic 8: History of Metaphysics. Examine selected major works of metaphysical inquiry from an earlier period, from the ancient Greeks to the twentieth century. Core Curriculum: 010

Topic 9: The Philosophy of Privacy. Explore the legal, political, and personal dimensions of privacy. Examine the nature of privacy and the value of privacy. Core Curriculum: 010 Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

Topic 10: Philosophy of Action. Study contemporary philosophy of action through a survey of some of its central questions and influential authors. Philosophy 375M (Topic: Philosophy of Action) and 375M (Topic 10) may not both be counted. Core Curriculum: 010

Topic 11: Constitutional Law and Theory. Explore issues surrounding constitutional theories and interpretations as they relate to the rule of law and the function of a constitution. Philosophy 375M (Topic: Constitutional Law and Theory) and 375M (Topic 11) may not both be counted. Core Curriculum: 010