Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.
EP375
17TH & 18TH CENTURY PHILOSOPHY
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This course examines a selection of texts written by central figures in the formative centuries of modern European philosophy. Their ideas have had continuing influence on philosophers down to our present day, as well as profound influence on the development of political thought and on the scientific understanding of human beings. Two schools of thought will be covered: Rationalism and Empiricism. Associated with the first school are the continental philosophers Descartes (widely accepted as the founder of Modern Philosophy), Spinoza and Leibniz. The school of Empiricism includes the British philosophers Hobbes, Locke, Berkeley and Hume.
- Lessons
- 40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
- Labs
- 0 @ 0 min
- Special requirements
- None
EP375
MODERN PHILOSOPHY I
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This colloquium provides cadets an opportunity for reading and analysis in depth of some of the seminal works in modern philosophy. Taught in seminar format, the course challenges first-class and second-class cadets to take responsibility for discussion and analysis and for drawing connections between ideas as they occur throughout history and across cultures. The early focus of the course will be on two schools of European thought, Rationalism and Empiricism, guided the early development of modern Western philosophy. Descartes, Spinoza and Leibniz are recognized as the leading Rationalists. The chief Empiricists include Hobbes, Locke, Berkeley and Hume. The latter part of the course will examine the ideas of Immanuel Kant.
- Lessons
- 40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
- Labs
- 0 @ 0 min
- Special requirements
- None
