Modern Western Philosophy

Catalog description

A study of Western philosophy from the Renaissance through the Age of Enlightenment and into the early nineteenth century, this course traces the basic concepts and problems of the period, especially problems of knowledge, ethics, and metaphysics. Students will consider the contribution of modern philosophers to the Scientific Revolution and to the development of the scientific method, as well as how modern philosophy continues to provide insight and inspiration in the contemporary world. Thematic Thread(s): Citizenship & Social Problems, Institutions & Human Innovations, Transfer Thread Completion Course Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.