Honors Thesis expectations are high. The intended end-product is a traditional research manuscript with accompanying artifact(s), all theses: - are 6 credits or more of sustained research on a single topic, typically conducted over two semesters. - begin with creative inquiry and systematic research. - include documentation of substantive scholarly endeavor. - culminate in an oral defense or other form of public presentation.

Honors Project expectations are high. The intended end-product is a traditional project manuscript with accompanying artifact(s), all projects: - are 6 credits or more of sustained research on a single topic, typically conducted over two semesters. - begin with creative inquiry and systematic research. - include documentation of substantive scholarly endeavor. - culminate in an oral defense or other form of public presentation.

This is a stand-alone independent study designed by the student and faculty sponsor that involves frequent interaction between instructor and student. Qualitative and quantitative enrichment must be evident on the proposed contract before consent is given to undertake the study.

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This is a Junior Year Writing course for students majoring in Philosophy. We will analyze several published papers in different areas of philosophy, paying special attention to their structure and construction. Students will then write their own original works of philosophy, responding to one of the papers studied in the class. Students will develop skills in reading and writing academic works, revising, and providing and responding to feedback, as well as developing a longer sustained argument. Students who plan to apply to graduate school may use this class to develop a writing sample.

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This is a stand-alone independent study designed by the student and faculty sponsor that involves frequent interaction between instructor and student. Qualitative and quantitative enrichment must be evident on the proposed contract before consent is given to undertake the study.

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Despite the ubiquity of race-talk in everyday life and the damage wreaked by race-thinking throughout history, race is a surprisingly recent topic of debate in philosophy. In this course, we explore what leading philosophers have said about three groups of issues to do with race: -Metaphysics: What is the nature of race? Is race biologically real or socially constructed? -Ethics: What exactly is racism? Does race have anything to do with personal relationships? -Transformation: Should we no longer think about race in society?