Offered in spring of odd- numbered years. A survey of the major thinkers of Greek antiquity. Though the primary emphasis is placed on the writings of Plato and Aristotle, attention is also given to selected Presocratic and Hellenistic philosophers of the period. Offered each fall. W A survey of representative Christian, Islamic, and Jewish philosophers of the Middle Ages.
Special emphasis is placed on the moral and political philosophy of the period.
Offered each spring. W Surveys the development of early modern philosophy in light of the scientific background from which it emerged. Major works by Descartes, Leibniz, Spinoza, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant are supplemented by readings from women philosophers of the period. Offered each fall. A survey of major trends in post-Kantian European philosophy.