General
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Contact Information
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Office:
- Cowell Annex A-106
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Phone (office):
- 459-5723
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Office hours:
- T.B.D.
Course Description
Readings from the history of philosophy (and religion, and law) on the nature and
source of the obligation created by a promise, if indeed a promise can create an
obligation. This will necessarily involve a certain amount of discussion of other
things. For example: special types of promise such as vows, oaths, and
contracts; virtues and/or duties that may be related to the obligation
of promises, meaning, for the most part, the virtues and/or duties of
justice and veracity (truthfulness); and, because promises are usually
(always?) expressed in language, general issues about the force and function of
language.
Course Requirements
Seminar participation. One in-class presentation (approximately 15 minutes for
presentation and 15 minutes for discussion). One final paper (approximately 10–20
pages), due Wednesday, December 7.
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