The concepts of substance, the self, the reality of the world external to consciousness, and the nature of God all play major roles during this period. Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume and Kant are among those covered. Hobbes to Hume, W. T. Jones, and Kant and the Nineteenth Century. Three tests, daily discussion, and a short paper. A textbook and two recent translations of the biblical texts required.
Emphasis is placed on understanding a variety of philosophical perspectives.
The student is encouraged to understand arguments of philosophers and to form independent positions. Two texts are required. Class discussion is essential. This course will examine the relationship between the cost-benefit oriented demands of professional life and the ethical concerns that can arise within professional life. This course will examine the theme of love and friendship as represented in philosophical texts throughout history.