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PHIL272

Philosophy in the Modern Era (1600-1800)

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