It will first explore a variety of multicultural philosophical traditions within the United States and then within the global context. The aim of this search will be to broaden and deepen our understanding and appreciation of the multiplicity of philosophical perspectives which are part of an increasingly diverse, interconnected, and globalized world. 3 Topics in Philosophy Study of a philosophical topic of special interest. Topics will vary according to the interests of students and the instructor. For the current content, consult the instructor or the department chairperson.
Strong emphasis is placed on the problem of perception.
An inquiry into the fundamental features of reality. American Philosophy A sketch of American thought in the colonial and revolutionary periods, followed by a study of developing American philosophy in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Includes Jonathan Edwards, Jefferson, Paine, Emerson, Royce, Santayana, Peirce, James, Dewey, Whitehead. 3 Twentieth Century Phenomenology and Existentialism A study of the important phenomenological and existentialist philosophers of our century, emphasizing their methods of analysis and description. Includes Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, and Jaspers.