The Visionary Course Pairing
Business, Law, and Society: Law and Justice (LW 109)
Provides a foundation for students who wish to explore the role that law plays in social, political, economic, and cultural life as it pertains to business behavior. The coursework provides a foundation of knowledge regarding the basic concepts necessary to understanding how business operates, the rules of law, and the influences and effects of law on the social and economic system. The course goal is to provide students with an understanding of the nature and functions of law in society and how law influences business behavior.
Faculty biography
Fr. Tim Brown, S.J. was born and raised in Michigan. He continued his higher education at Georgetown, Fordham, and George Mason University. Currently, Fr. Brown is an Associate Professor of Law in the Sellinger School of Business and Special Assistant to the President for the Office of Mission Integration. Fr. Brown helped pioneer service learning at Loyola University and has a great concern for improving justice in the world. He has a passion for teaching and inspiring students to make a contribution in the world.
The Philosophy of Happiness (PL 201)
Is there any question more central to individuals and societies than what is "happiness" and how to find it? Our culture spoon-feeds us many, sometimes conflicting, answers to what will bring us happiness (money, success, good looks, friends, consumer goods, entertainment, popularity, power, etc.) If we are not careful we may pursue happiness in the wrong places -- and pay for it with our life. Together we will look at what great philosophical thinkers and systems had to say about how to find fulfillment. Unlike some intro to philosophy courses, we will be deliberately cross-cultural, drawing not only from Western (Aristotle, Stoicism) but Eastern traditions (Buddhism, Taoism). As such, the course counts as a Diversity-Justice (D-J) designated class.
Faculty biography
Dr. Drew Leder does work on the philosophy of the body, and philosophy of medicine. He also has written a number of books on cross-cultural spirituality in everyday life, and done work with and about maximum security prisoners. He is a "public philosopher" who is internationally known and whose work has been featured in many magazines and newspapers. He lives in Baltimore (happily) with his beloved wife and dog, visited by their two adult daughters.
Mentor biography
Tyler Zorn: "I am the Assistant Director of Sport Programs at the Fitness & Aquatic Center (FAC), so I oversee intramurals, club sports, and esports. I enjoy working with my student employees and building relationships with them! This will be my 4th year as a Messina mentor, and I very much enjoy helping our first-year students with their transition to campus!"
Virtual Advisor
LW 109 counts toward the diversity requirement for all students. This course pairing includes a service learning option, and may be particularly interesting to students who are interested in Forensics and/or pre-law. PL 201 satisfies the Philosophy core requirement for all students.
