PHIL-135: History of Modern Philosophy (2017-2018)

Catalog Info

Effective Term
Fall 2014
WebAdvisor Title
Hist Phil From 18th Century
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description

A continuation of the history of Western philosophy focusing on the major philosophers and major developments through the twentieth century from Descartes through Wittgenstein. Examines influential currents such as rationalism, empiricism, idealism, romanticism, Marxism, Darwinism, positivism, pragmatism, phenomenology, existentialism and analysis.

Course Satisfies MACRAO Requirements
No
MTA Categories
  • Category 4: Social Sciences
  • Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts
General Education Categories
  • Social Sciences
  • Humanities and Fine Arts

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other
Other Details

Determined by department