Page 118 of Saint Anselm College 2002 - 2003 Catalog by Saint Anselm College Manchester New Hampshire

119 21 A critical study of reasoning, including classical syllogistic logic, truth Formal Logic functional logic, formal fallacies, fallacies of ordinary language, and inductive reasoning. 22 A study of the different views of the nature and value of the modes of Epistemology knowledge, with an attempt to formulate an adequate critical theory. 23 An examination of classical and modern theories of education, focus- Philosophy of ing on the nature and purpose of learning and teaching, with applica- Education tion to current policies in the United States. 24 A philosophical study of the human person, including issues regarding Philosophy the soul, consciousness, cognitive functions, and freedom. of Mind 25 A discussion of the basic metaphysical conceptions of Western philos- Metaphysics ophy through a historical and systematic analysis. Major attention is given to Plato, Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas. 26 A study of the fundamental philosophical questions regarding the exis- Philosophy tence and nature of God, our knowledge of God, and the character of of God religious belief. 31 An inquiry into the nature, method, and significance of scientific Philosophy knowledge. of Science 32 A study of the nature of political order, with particular emphasis on Political the connections between ethics and politics. Philosophy 33 An examination of ethical issues in business, including management/ Business Ethics employee relations, social justice, advertising, the environment, and the moral responsibilities of multinational corporations. 34 An examination of the philosophy of leadership, authority, work, moti- Philosophical vation, wealth, freedom, and other issues related to a free-market Issues in economy. Management 35 A study of theories of law, including the nature of law, legal systems, Philosophy law and morality, theories of punishment, and jurisprudence. of Law 36 A study of the major philosophical theories of art. Aesthetics 38 A study of some of the influential 20th century visions of individuals Contemporary and society as found in fiction and in philosophical treatises. Images of Human Life

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