PHIL203

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PHIL203

Philosophical Classics III: Science and the Modern World PHIL203 SP

Crosslistings: COL 333

Next Offered in 9899 SP

A study of major texts by 19th and 20th-century philosophers in France and Germany. Special attention will be devoted to the interpretation of science and its significance for understanding the world as distinctly "modern," and for understanding ourselves and the world as "natural." Related topics include the scope and limits of reason, the place of "subjectivity" in the constitution of meaning and the problems of comprehending historical change. Philosophers to be read may include Kant, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, Husserl, Heidegger, Habermas, Foucault, and Latour. The course is designed to introduce students to a very difficult but widely influential philosphical tradition, and will emphasize close reading of texts.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

There is no specific prerequisite for this course but the readings are exceptionally difficult and prior work in philosophy, social or political theory or literary theory is strongly recommended before taking this course.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA PHIL

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

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