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Jacobson, Daniel

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Positions

Publications

selected publications

Teaching

courses taught

  • CWCV 2010 - Topics in Western Civilization
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2024
    Offers in-depth consideration of one or more foundational traditions in Western civilization.
  • PHIL 1100 - Ethics
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024
    Introduces students to moral philosophy by having them study and evaluate prominent moral theories and their application to a selection of real-world moral problems. Theories studied may include utilitarianism, rights theory, virtue ethics, social contract theory, divine command theory, cultural relativism, and natural law theory. Social problems covered may include abortion, world poverty, animal rights, reparations for slavery, gun rights, or similar such controversies.
  • PHIL 1800 - Open Topics/Philosophy
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2020
    May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
  • PHIL 5010 - Single Philosopher
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2023
    Discusses the work of a single historical figure in philosophy with the aim of reaching a broad and deep understanding of the philosopher's thought. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Same as PHIL 4010.
  • PHIL 6100 - Seminar in Ethics
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2021
    Intensive study of selected topics in ethical theory.
  • PHIL 6950 - Master's Thesis
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2021
    May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours.

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