Enlightenment: Advanced Research ((4 Credits))

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Students will examine the intellectual and political movement known as the Enlightenment. They will gain a broad understanding of the period, with a particular focus on the ideas generated by Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke, Rousseau, Montesquieu, Voltaire, Hume, among many others. Students will also examine the social and political impact these ideas had on Europe and the West during that period. They will discuss such issues as human rights, civil liberties, religious toleration, social justice, the role of government and the relationship between the citizen and the state, among others. Prerequisites: An introductory course in European history is strongly recommended.