PHIL 5 - HISTORY OF MODERN PHILOSOPHY

    Recent Professors
    A. Armijo, P. Murray
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    A survey of the major trends in Western philosophical thought from the 16th century to the 18th century. Major figures will include Descartes, Locke, Hume, and Kant. The course will focus on the transition from a pre-modern to a modern worldview as it is reflected in Western philosophy. Students will investigate the powers and limits of human reason to understand humanity, language, religion, and the world.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:00pm–1:15pm