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Academic Year 2005/2006

Hume
PHIL 310 FA

This seminar will be an intensive study of the science of human nature offered in David Hume's TREATISE ON HUMAN NATURE. We will analyze the implications for philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, moral psychology and political philosophy. Most importantly, we will investigate Hume's attempt to articulate a bold vision of how a thoughtful, feeling person can live one's life in a modern society. Class participation will be encouraged.

MAJOR READINGS

Hume, TREATISE
and selection of background and secondary sources.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

TBA

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is an advanced seminar course not appropriate for those who don't have a solid grounding in fundamentals of philosophical reading and reasoning.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA PHIL    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: (PHIL202 AND [SISP205 or PHIL288]) OR (PHIL202 AND PHIL286) OR (PHIL202 AND PHIL289) Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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