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2016 Department of Philosophy EventsThe Department of Philosophy has had an active event schedule this year. These events have spanned a wide range of philosophically interesting themes and socially relevant issues. Here are some highlights: In October, Eric Ruthford (PLU ’01) and Emeritus Professor of Philosophy Paul Menzel held a panel discussion titled “Determining the Value of Life” about beginning of life and end of life decision making. In February, the department hosted the 3rd Food

their education.Course RequirementsWhile the faculty offer a wide range of expertise, and one can design a major or minor to fit with one’s interests, we would like to highlight the opportunity to design a program with special emphasis in Applied Ethics and Social Philosophy. Courses that support this emphasis include: Ethics and the Good Life; Biomedical Ethics; Health Care Ethics and Policy; Business Ethics; Social and Political Philosophy; Philosophical Issues in the Law; Philosophy, Animals, and

Technology as a topic of intentional inquiry in the Philosophy DepartmentQuestions and issues relevant to popular culture and national discourse are frequently and intentionally engaged by PLU’s Philosophy Department.  We seek to address these questions and issues as they arise and also to incorporate them systematically into the curriculum.  This year, technology has emerged as a particularly interesting subject of philosophical investigation for PLU students.  Here are some highlights from

questioning even those things that might be taken as obvious or foundational commitments within these areas. Philosophers do the same in relation to other areas of our society in studying ethics, epistemology, metaphysical and social and political philosophy.  Philosopher Richard Rorty, in his classic Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature notes that this gatekeeper and judge function has for a long time defined (at least in part)what the discipline is and what is means to be a philosopher, “To drop the

Introduction This philosophy describes the beliefs and perspectives of the faculty of the School of Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University. Student development and learning are our primary focus. The School of Nursing philosophy embraces the vision and mission of Pacific Lutheran University for thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. We purposefully integrate liberal education with the study of nursing, scholarship, and civic engagement to foster compassion and meaningful service for

New In Print: American Philosophy: From Wounded Knee to the Presentby Erin McKennaCosmopolitanism, Aesthetics, and Celine Dionby Mike RingsEncountering Adam Smith in Scotlandby Michael Schleeter2016 Department of Philosophy Eventsby Sergia Hay

Department of Philosophy Painting the Parkland Mural A Semester in Oxfordby Greg JohnsonPhilosophy and Economics in Opoleby Michael SchleeterTechnology as a Topic of Intentional Inquiryby the Department of Philosophy