PHIL 132 - History of Modern Philosophy

    Recent Professors
    Tiffany Morgan
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
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    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course studies the philosophical discourse of the western enlightenment period, from the 16th through the 18th century, with an emphasis on broad epistemological and metaphysical developments of empiricism and rationalism in philosophical thought from Descartes to Kant. The course will emphasize how the development of enlightenment philosophy influenced and shaped contemporary culture and beliefs, introducing students to the foundations of contemporary western philosophy, ideas and questions.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:45pm