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Sep 16, 2024
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PHI 202 - Modern Philosophy Explores modern European philosophy as part of the historical development of industrialization and colonialism and considers the influence of European ideas on non-European and contemporary societies with particular regard to gender, race and social class. Analyzes the theories of human nature, property rights, and the ideal role of government in liberal democracies. Specifically examines the ideas of Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hume and Descartes in the context of Britain's Glorious Revolution as well as the American and French Revolutions. Fulfills: GE 5; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = at least once per year
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Summarize the principle concepts, theories and positions of key philosophers or philosophical schools beginning just after the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
- Analyze the principle theories or positions of key philosophers or philosophical schools in the modern period.
- Formulate a personal outlook on the character of human knowledge.
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