PH 321 - History of Early Modern Philosophy

We examine the birth of modern philosophy in its struggle to meet radically new challenges. The metaphysical, epistemological and socio-political issues at the heart of these challenges are examined through a selection of the period’s major philosophers, such as: Descartes; Hobbes; Locke; Hume; Spinoza; Leibniz and Kant.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites/Restrictions: One 100-level or 200-level Philosophy course

Notes: Category: 17-18th Century Philosophy