PHIL 303: History of Western Philosophy: Modern

PHIL 303-001: Hist West Phil: Modern
(Spring 2019)

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW

Innovation Hall 133

Section Information for Spring 2019

The early modern period—referring, for this course, to the period from 1641 to 1785—saw exciting philosophical disputes that have shaped everything that came after. We will read works by Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke (briefly), Berkeley, Hume, and Kant. The Magnificent Seven! Prominent themes will include the development of modern science and the place of God in philosophical reasoning.

 

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Figures and problems of modern philosophy. Study of philosophers such as Descartes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Kant, and Hegel. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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