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PHIL 625 Philosophy of Psychology 3(3,0) Detailed examination of psychology as an autonomous science. Issues include explanation in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, psychology naturalized as a “special science” comparable to biology and geology, evolutionary psychology, philosophy and psychopathology, and moral issues in psychology. Preq: Nine hours of psychology or consent of instructor. PHIL (A A H) 633 Issues in Contemporary Art and Philosophy 3(3,0) Examines the intersections between recent developments in art and those in philosophy and critical theory. Course content varies, for example, Postmodernism in Art and Philosophy, Themes of Resistance in Contemporary Culture. PHIL 685 Topics in Philosophy of Biology 3(3,0) Detailed analysis of a selected topic in philosophy of biology/theoretical biology. Topics may include the levels of selection debate, sociobiology, genetic explanation and genetic causation, the species question, and the history and sociology of biology. Preq: Eight hours of biology or consent of instructor. PHIL 699 Independent Study 1-3(1-3,0) Course of study designed by the student in consultation with a faculty member who agrees to provide guidance, discussion, and evaluation of the project. Student must confer with the faculty member prior to registration. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Preq: Consent of instructor. PHIL 845 Aesthetics 3(3,0) Nature and value of aesthetic experiences and objects. Attention is directed to the roles of and relationships among objects, makers, and audiences; interpretation, criticism, and aesthetic response; the contexts and languages of art; the nature of aesthetic value; aesthetics in application; issues in public policy.