PHIL272
Philosophy in the Modern Era (1600-1800)
Philosophy
BC
Subject code
PHIL
Course Number
272
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
P. Schofield
Course Long Title
Philosophy in the Modern Era (1600-1800)
Description
In this course students discuss problems surrounding knowledge, mind, reality, and reason as they developed from the birth of modern philosophy until their culmination in Kant. The course considers thinkers such as René Descartes, Princess Elisabeth, Margaret Cavendish, John Locke, David Hume, and Immanuel Kant. It also takes up non-Western thinkers from the period who are interested in related issues.
Modes of Inquiry
Analysis and Critique [AC]
Writing Credit
No writing credit
GEC This Course Belongs To
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Offering Frequency
Normally offered every year