Contemporary Philosophy

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This contemporary philosophy course explores major figures, debates, and developments in Analytic, Continental, and Postmodern philosophy from the 19th century to the present. Students examine thinkers such as Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, Wittgenstein, Sartre, Arendt, and Putnam. Emphasis is placed on philosophical arguments about individual liberty, moral and political philosophy, consciousness, and the nature of truth and existence. Through critical reading, writing, and discussion, students gain a deeper understanding of how contemporary philosophers continue to influence thought across society, science, government, and daily life. (Prerequisite: PHIL101).