PHIL212

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Humans and Other Animals

PhilosophyUndergraduateCollege of Arts and Sciences

Subject code

PHIL

Course Number

212

Course Long Title

Humans and Other Animals

Course Description

Study of relations between humans and other animals, both empirical and ethical. Topics include the nature of animal minds, theories of animal ethics, animals as food, animal experimentation, hunting and fishing, zoos and aquariums. Films, guest speakers, and readings from classical and contemporary sources.

Academic Level

Undergraduate

Department(s)

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Course Type (Attributes)

HP Humanities Philosophy (HP), Humanities Practice (H), Eval. Self in Society (ESS)

Credit Type

Institutional

Instructional Method Name

Lecture