Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 HillBook (Class of 2021) 
    
2017-2018 HillBook (Class of 2021) [ARCHIVED HILL BOOK]

PHL 286 - Genetics and Human Nature: Born that Way or Becoming Who We Are?

Three Credits
Spring Semester

This course explores the implications of modern biology, particularly genetics, for our understanding of human nature. How does the biological viewpoint change how we distinguish normal from abnormal, natural from artificial, health from disease? What is its impact on the debate concerning nature and nurture, as well as on questions about race, sexual orientation, altruism, and gender?

Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): One 100-Level Philosophy course.
Note: Course may be applied to the Gender & Sexuality Studies program.