Graduate Program

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Fall 2025

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
PHIL 412-01 Probability, Inference and Decision Rush Stewart MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course aims to give students familiarity with some of the basic mathematical concepts and tools used in decision theory as well as an appreciation of some of the main philosophical issues at stake. We will cover theories of rational decision making both for individual agents and for groups. Location (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PHIL 423-01 Social & Political Philosophy Rosa Terlazzo MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM
An inquiry into the nature of human society, the role of the state, and relation of moral to legal obligations. Location (MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
PHIL 428-1 Public Health Ethics Richard Dees TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
[Prerequisite: One previous course in Philosophy] Most health care ethics focuses on the individual decisions about health care, but many ethical questions have implications for society at large. The demands that individual health decisions make on the system may create collective problems, and conversely, the needs of society may limit the freedoms that individuals think they should have. Public health ethics then, lie at the intersection of medicine, political philosophy, and public policy. This course will examine the values of health, social needs, and freedom through a systematic examination of situations in which these conflicts arise. Location (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
PHIL 430-01 Environmental Justice Randall Curren TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Environmental justice and sustainability, both domestic and global, bringing philosophical and systems analysis to bear on environmental degradation, transparency and governance, climate change, the ethics of consumption and development, responsibility to future generations. Location (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
PHIL 441-01 Aesthetics Robert Doran TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
Studies the history of “aesthetic” thought—namely the philosophical reflection on the concepts of beauty, taste, and sublimity, on our affective response to art and nature, and on the role of art and the artist in society—from Plato to Nietzsche, with particular emphasis on how aesthetics relates to questions of epistemology, anthropology, ethics, ontology, and politics. The concepts of mimesis and the sublime will be given special attention. Authors studied include Plato, Aristotle, Horace, Longinus, Boileau, Batteux, Burke, Hume, Rousseau, Kant, Nietzsche. Conducted in English. Location (TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
PHIL 442-01 Metaphysics Yanssel Garcia TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
[Prerequisite: One previous course in Philosophy] No prior courses in science required. Investigates topics in contemporary metaphysics, including questions about the existence and persistence conditions of abstract and material objects; the nature of space and time; the possibility of time travel; the status of quantum mechanics. Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
PHIL 443-1 Theory of Knowledge Earl Conee TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
The course addresses major questions in epistemology, using recent philosophical readings. The questions include: What is knowledge? Do context or practical concerns affect what we know? Do we really know anything about the world around us? What makes a belief justified? When is disagreement rational? Location (TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
PHIL 447-1 Philosophy of Language Jens Kipper TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
The goal of the course is to examine a number of central philosophical problems about language (including the nature of linguistic meaning and its relation to truth, reference, communication, and necessity), while exploring the connections between these problems and issues in and about philosophy more generally. Location (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
PHIL 457-1 Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence Jens Kipper TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Many people believe that very soon, artificial intelligence is going to be everywhere. Artificial systems will steer cars, ships, and planes, care for the sick, fight fires and fight wars for us, organize our schedules, order our food, etc. But what exactly is an artificial intelligence? And can there be artificial systems that truly think, or feel? In this course, we will address questions like these from a philosophical perspective. In doing so, we will encounter some of the most fundamental issues in the philosophy of mind‹for example, what are thoughts and feelings, and how might they relate to physical states of our brains, or to computational states? We will then examine how artificial systems, such as artificial neural networks, function, and discuss what they might teach us about the mind in general and about human minds in particular. Finally, we will consider the consequences that the development and application of artificial intelligence might have for humanity. PREREQUISITE: At least one prior course in Philosophy Location (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
PHIL 465-03 Select Topics in Ancient Philosophy Randall Curren T 2:00PM - 4:40PM
The course addresses central topics in ethics, metaphysics and epistemology and philosophy of mind in PreSocratic, Platonic, Aristotelian and Hellenistic philosophy. Location (T 2:00PM - 4:40PM)
PHIL 491-1 Master’s Readings Mark Povich 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course is for master's students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 491-2 Master’s Readings Zeynep Soysal 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course is for master's students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 517-2 Select Topics in Ethics William FitzPatrick R 2:00PM - 4:40PM
Critical exploration of work in contemporary metaethics and normative ethical theory and its applications. Location (R 2:00PM - 4:40PM)
PHIL 523-02 Selected Topics in Social and Political Philosophy Rosa Terlazzo M 2:00PM - 4:40PM
No description Location (M 2:00PM - 4:40PM)
PHIL 542-01 Metaphysics Alison Peterman W 2:00PM - 4:40PM
An intensive discussion of the nature of time and change, with the particular aim of reconciling eternalist endurantism with a certain realist view of properties. Location (W 2:00PM - 4:40PM)
PHIL 560-04 Philosophical Writing William FitzPatrick 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Study of recent articles; writing short commentaries, replies, criticisms. Covers various topics under guidance of several faculty members. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 560-1 Writing Seminar Randall Curren 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Study of recent articles; writing short commentaries, replies, criticisms. Covers various topics under guidance of several faculty members. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 560-2 Philosophical Writing Paul Audi 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Study of recent articles; writing short commentaries, replies, criticisms. Covers various topics under guidance of several faculty members. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 560-3 Philosophical Writing Earl Conee 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Study of recent articles; writing short commentaries, replies, criticisms. Covers various topics under guidance of several faculty members. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 581-1 Supervise Instruct: Lec to Undg Randall Curren 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Continuation of PHL 580, with practice lecturing to the undergraduate classes. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 581-2 Supervise Instruct: Lec to Undg Jens Kipper 7:00PM - 7:00PM
8/29/23 - CK created section for instructor Jens Kipper Continuation of PHL 580, with practice lecturing to the undergraduate classes. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 581-3 Supervise Instruct: Lec to Undg Zeynep Soysal 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Continuation of PHL 580, with practice lecturing to the undergraduate classes. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 581-4 Supervise Instruct: Lec to Undg William FitzPatrick 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Continuation of PHL 580, with practice lecturing to the undergraduate classes. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 591-1 PhD Readings Paul Audi 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 591-11 PhD Readings Jens Kipper 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 591-12 PhD Readings Mark Povich 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 591-2 PhD Readings Earl Conee 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 591-3 PhD Readings Randall Curren 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 591-4 PhD Readings Richard Dees 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 591-5 PhD Readings William FitzPatrick 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 591-6 PhD Readings Alison Peterman 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 591-7 PhD Readings Zeynep Soysal 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 591-8 PhD Readings Rosa Terlazzo 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 591-9 PhD Readings Richard Feldman 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 595-09 PhD Research Jens Kipper 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 595-1 PhD Research Paul Audi 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 595-2 PhD Research Earl Conee 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 595-3 PhD Research Randall Curren 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 595-4 PhD Research Richard Feldman 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 595-5 PhD Research William FitzPatrick 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 595-6 PhD Research Alison Peterman 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 595-7 PhD Research Zeynep Soysal 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 595-8 PhD Research Rosa Terlazzo 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 895-1 Continuation of Master’s Enrollment Jens Kipper 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course is designed for master's degree students who have completed all required coursework but still need to finalize specific degree requirements under less than half-time enrollment. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 897-1 Masters Dissertation Jens Kipper 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master's students who are currently completing their final required coursework, or with special circumstances like an approved reduced courseload, with the opportunity to work full-time on their degrees. Students will make significant progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 986V-1 Full Time Visiting Student Richard Feldman 7:00PM - 7:00PM
No description Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 995-1 Continuation of Doctoral Enrollment Randall Curren 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course is designed for PhD students who have completed all required coursework but still need to finalize specific degree requirements under less than half-time enrollment. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHIL 999-1 Doctoral Dissertation Randall Curren 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students who have completed or are currently completing 90 credits of coursework and have fulfilled all degree requirements (except for the dissertation) with the opportunity to work full-time on their dissertation. Students will make significant progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
PHIL 523-02 Selected Topics in Social and Political Philosophy Rosa Terlazzo
No description
Monday and Wednesday
PHIL 423-01 Social & Political Philosophy Rosa Terlazzo
An inquiry into the nature of human society, the role of the state, and relation of moral to legal obligations.
PHIL 412-01 Probability, Inference and Decision Rush Stewart
This course aims to give students familiarity with some of the basic mathematical concepts and tools used in decision theory as well as an appreciation of some of the main philosophical issues at stake. We will cover theories of rational decision making both for individual agents and for groups.
Tuesday
PHIL 465-03 Select Topics in Ancient Philosophy Randall Curren
The course addresses central topics in ethics, metaphysics and epistemology and philosophy of mind in PreSocratic, Platonic, Aristotelian and Hellenistic philosophy.
Tuesday and Thursday
PHIL 428-1 Public Health Ethics Richard Dees
[Prerequisite: One previous course in Philosophy] Most health care ethics focuses on the individual decisions about health care, but many ethical questions have implications for society at large. The demands that individual health decisions make on the system may create collective problems, and conversely, the needs of society may limit the freedoms that individuals think they should have. Public health ethics then, lie at the intersection of medicine, political philosophy, and public policy. This course will examine the values of health, social needs, and freedom through a systematic examination of situations in which these conflicts arise.
PHIL 430-01 Environmental Justice Randall Curren
Environmental justice and sustainability, both domestic and global, bringing philosophical and systems analysis to bear on environmental degradation, transparency and governance, climate change, the ethics of consumption and development, responsibility to future generations.
PHIL 447-1 Philosophy of Language Jens Kipper
The goal of the course is to examine a number of central philosophical problems about language (including the nature of linguistic meaning and its relation to truth, reference, communication, and necessity), while exploring the connections between these problems and issues in and about philosophy more generally.
PHIL 442-01 Metaphysics Yanssel Garcia
[Prerequisite: One previous course in Philosophy] No prior courses in science required. Investigates topics in contemporary metaphysics, including questions about the existence and persistence conditions of abstract and material objects; the nature of space and time; the possibility of time travel; the status of quantum mechanics.
PHIL 457-1 Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence Jens Kipper
Many people believe that very soon, artificial intelligence is going to be everywhere. Artificial systems will steer cars, ships, and planes, care for the sick, fight fires and fight wars for us, organize our schedules, order our food, etc. But what exactly is an artificial intelligence? And can there be artificial systems that truly think, or feel? In this course, we will address questions like these from a philosophical perspective. In doing so, we will encounter some of the most fundamental issues in the philosophy of mind‹for example, what are thoughts and feelings, and how might they relate to physical states of our brains, or to computational states? We will then examine how artificial systems, such as artificial neural networks, function, and discuss what they might teach us about the mind in general and about human minds in particular. Finally, we will consider the consequences that the development and application of artificial intelligence might have for humanity. PREREQUISITE: At least one prior course in Philosophy
PHIL 441-01 Aesthetics Robert Doran
Studies the history of “aesthetic” thought—namely the philosophical reflection on the concepts of beauty, taste, and sublimity, on our affective response to art and nature, and on the role of art and the artist in society—from Plato to Nietzsche, with particular emphasis on how aesthetics relates to questions of epistemology, anthropology, ethics, ontology, and politics. The concepts of mimesis and the sublime will be given special attention. Authors studied include Plato, Aristotle, Horace, Longinus, Boileau, Batteux, Burke, Hume, Rousseau, Kant, Nietzsche. Conducted in English.
PHIL 443-1 Theory of Knowledge Earl Conee
The course addresses major questions in epistemology, using recent philosophical readings. The questions include: What is knowledge? Do context or practical concerns affect what we know? Do we really know anything about the world around us? What makes a belief justified? When is disagreement rational?
Wednesday
PHIL 542-01 Metaphysics Alison Peterman
An intensive discussion of the nature of time and change, with the particular aim of reconciling eternalist endurantism with a certain realist view of properties.
Thursday
PHIL 517-2 Select Topics in Ethics William FitzPatrick
Critical exploration of work in contemporary metaethics and normative ethical theory and its applications.