Janet Wesselius, PhD (Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam), MPhilF (Institute for Christian Studies), BAHons, First Class (University of Alberta)

Professor, Augustana - Fine Arts & Humanities
Directory

Fall Term 2024 (1890)

AUIDS 101 - First Year Seminar

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Selected topics that highlight the interdisciplinary nature of the Liberal Arts and Sciences. This seminar-style class is the first course in Augustana's Core. The focus and content of each course are determined by faculty interests, and vary from year to year.

LECTURE 3A13 (53842)

2024-08-20 - 2024-09-10
MTWRF 09:00 - 12:00



AUPHI 102 - Introduction to Western Philosophy II: Modern Philosophy

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Continuation of an introduction to the main problems and theories that have dominated philosophical thought, through study and critical discussions of selected classics of modern philosophy.

LECTURE 1A01 (53666)

2024-09-16 - 2024-12-09
TR 12:00 - 13:30



AUPHI 260 - Ethics

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Examination of questions of right and wrong, good and evil, and reasons for action, through study of ethical theories of philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Mill.

LECTURE 1A01 (53667)

2024-09-16 - 2024-12-09
TR 16:00 - 17:30

Winter Term 2025 (1900)

AUENV 355 - Philosophy, Technology, and the Environment

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Investigation of the philosophical and social issues related to technology and the environment. The natural/artificial distinction, different senses of environment and the ways we understand, package, and manage nature form the foundation of the course. Issues in environmental ethics are also addressed. Thinkers may include Marx, Heidegger, Marcel, Borgmann, Winner, Singer, Regan, and others. Prerequisite: None, but AUPHI 350 would be useful. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUENV 355 and AUPHI 355.

LECTURE 3B01 (77744)

2025-01-06 - 2025-01-22
MTWRF 14:00 - 17:00



AUPHI 277 - Women, Darkness and Crooked Things: Feminist Philosophy

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to feminist issues in philosophy.

LECTURE 1B01 (77835)

2025-01-27 - 2025-04-15
TR 16:00 - 17:30



AUPHI 350 - Philosophy of Science

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Philosophical approach to the presuppositions, attitudes, language, practices, and goals of the physical and social sciences. Topics may include theory evaluation, explanation, and the nature of scientific law.

LECTURE 1B01 (77833)

2025-01-27 - 2025-04-15
TR 12:00 - 13:30



AUPHI 355 - Philosophy and the Environment

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Investigation of the philosophical and social issues related to technology and the environment. Topics may include the natural/artificial distinction, different meanings of environment, the ways we understand, package, and manage nature as well as issues in environmental ethics and aesthetics. May include texts by Western and Indigenous thinkers. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUPHI 355 and AUENV 355.

LECTURE 3B01 (77745)

2025-01-06 - 2025-01-22
MTWRF 14:00 - 17:00