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  • PH 105: Introduction to Moral Reasoning

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    Investigation of the history of ethics and its pertinence to contemporary morality. The course will focus on the traditional ethical theories of such thinkers as Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Augustine, Kant, Hume, Mill, Sartre, Marx, and others. It will also examine contemporary ethical issues as they relate to the history of ethical philosophy
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  • PH 200: Global Health

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    The course introduces critical global health concepts, including the delivery of healthcare and health ethics. It compares global data to data from the US to understand the social determinants of health and healthcare. The course covers several topics, including global health priorities, socioeconomic and environmental determinants of health, the relationship between health and human rights, and global health ethics. 3 credits
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  • PH 201: Cultural Competencies in Healthcare

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    The course examines the influence of cultural beliefs, values, and practices on health and illness and healthcare provision. It uses recent models and scenarios to enhance the ability to understand, evaluate, and provide culturally sensitive and competent human services to a diverse population. The course elaborates on the conceptual framework by exploring the relevant concepts, such as cultural competence, diversity, and health equity; studies health disparities and social determinations of health and the impact of religions and spirituality on cultural diversity; and focuses on specific populations, including the elderly, sexual minorities, and people with disabilities. 3 credits
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  • PH 204: Introduction to Logic

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    Introduction to practical analytic skills necessary for critical thinking and coherent argumentation. The course is an argumentative speaking and writing class with a quantitative logical component including Propositional and Categorical Logic. Students will write 10 two-three page papers
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  • PH 205: Problems in Philosophy

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    (Special Topics) Usually offered at least every other semester. Such topics as philosophy and rock and roll and philosophy and poetry are examined in an attempt to creatively expand the philosophic agenda. 3 credits
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  • PH 210: Biomedical Ethics

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    Study of the perplexing ethical problems of life science, biomedical research, and health care policy and how these topics relate to central philosophic issues within the field of ethics. The course is very interactive using film, guest speakers, lectures, and classroom discussions on central issues of biomedical ethics of our time. These issues will be related to traditional philosophic positions and problems
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  • PH 214: Artificial Intelligence and Our World

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    This course will explore the topic of artificial intelligence and its invasion into our society. We begin with a look of the history of technology and the impact of technology on the workforce. Students will explore questions of humanity, post humanity, building of big data and robotics, and military use of AI. The course is designed to introduce students to the major ethical systems in the history of Western philosophy which allows students to analyze current moral issues. The course will use the rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence to help us understand the moral implications of this expansive, disruptive technology
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  • PH 301: Modern Philosophy

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    Introduction to the work of philosophers of the modern era such as Descartes, Spinoza, and Leibnitz. 3 credits
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  • PH 367: Clinical Research Ethics

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    Research with human subjects or participants is vastly different from research dealing with plants, animals, particles, or other places of matter. This is because there are additional ethical considerations that must be taken into account. The goal of clinical research is to improve health by identifying, developing, and making available interventions that prevent, improve, or cure maladies. This course addresses the ethical dimensions of clinical research ethics by exploring dominant ethical frameworks and applying them to timely and critical issues in clinical research
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  • PH 400: Independent Study

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    A course designed for the student who would like to study an individual philosopher in depth or a particular problem in philosophy or system of thought such as Sartre, Existentialism, Rationalism, and other topics
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