A lecture course. The first goal of this course is to introduce students to some of the central ideas and theories in cognitive science that have been used to explain both human diversity and universal features of human nature. The second goal is to explore the implications of those ideas for a range of important philosophical questions. The course is organized around four areas where questions about human nature and human diversity are of great importance in contemporary society: i) Mating (sex, love and parenting); (ii) morality; (iii) religion; (iv) race.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit not given for both this course and 01:730:253.
NOTE: Course satisfies the Core Curriculum: 21st Century Challenges [21C] and Arts and Humanities [AHo]
Sample Syllabus for course 185:253
Course Descriptions
01:185:253 Human Nature and Diversity: Sex, Love & Parenting; Morality, Religion & Race
- Course Code: 01:185:253
- Semester(s) Offered: Spring
- Credits: 4
- SAS Core Certified: AHo, CCD, CCO
- Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit not given for both this course and 01:730:253.