PHIL 342 - Modern Philosophy

CR: 3
Prerequisites: PHIL 115 or PHIL 129 , and one additional PHIL course at the 200-level or above. An examination of key figures and questions of the modern period of Western philosophy, from the early 17th century to the late 18th century. This era in philosophy was rich with intellectual achievements that stemmed from the scientific revolution and influenced Western political thought in ways still used today. Possible figures covered include: Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Berkeley, Locke, Hume, Rousseau, and Kant. Offered alternate years. V.1