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Apr 19, 2024
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PHIL 253 - Modern Philosophy
Prerequisites: PHIL 100 , PHIL 200 , or PHIL 205
Fulfills a course requirement in the Philosophy Core Concentration
Traces the philosophical response to the scientific revolution of the 17th century, from Descartes’ search for an adequate foundation for all knowledge to Kant’s critique of the nature and limits of knowledge. Explores the conflicts between rationalism and empiricism, and idealism and realism, as well as Kant’s attempt to synthesize the resulting insights.
3 credits
Alternate Spring
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