Paul Morrow 
Philosophy

Recently Offered Courses

 

History and Philosophy of Nazi Germany (University College Dublin)

National Socialism and its hateful ideology infected every aspect of life in Germany between 1933 and 1945. Military conquest and media propaganda spread the Nazi's Weltanschauung far beyond the borders of Hitler's Reich, with consequences that are still being felt around the world today. This course introduces students to the racial theories, legal doctrines, and linguistic distortions that supported the totalitarian takeover of Germany, and draws connections to contemporary problems of military aggression, dehumanization, and transitional justice.  

 

Genocide, Mass Atrocity and Transitional Justice (University of Dayton)

War poses problems for theories of justice developed and debated chiefly in times of peace. The wars of the last century pose distinct problems, and demand distinct normative and institutional responses. This course draws on a range of legal, historical, and philosophical sources and materials in order to help students understand and address these urgent issues. 

 

Medical Ethics (University of Dayton)

What rights do we enjoy over our bodies and our health, and how do age, illness, and other factors affect them? Who, other than ourselves, ought to have a say in the medicines we take and the procedures we undergo? How can health care professionals exercise their expertise while preserving patients’ autonomy? These are some of the questions considered in this upper-level philosophy course designed for students pursuing careers in the health professions. 

 

Introduction to Philosophy (University of Dayton)
What is philosophy, and what is it good for? This course addresses these questions by asking students to read key philosophical texts and reflect on the nature of philosophical questions, philosophical arguments, philosophical dialogues, and philosophical provocations.

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Philosophy of Human Rights (University of Dayton)

Modern human rights movements reflect a long history of philosophical thinking about rights and duties, justice and humanity. This course offers an overview of this intellectual terrain, while introducing major topics in current philosophical work on human rights. 

 

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