PHIL203

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PHIL203

Philosophical Classics III: Science and the Modern World PHIL203 SP

Crosslistings: SISP281

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times	POI	Prereq
1	45	18	Times: M.W.F.. 10:00AM-10:50AM;	No	No

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999 )

In this 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

Section 01: Rouse, J; Times: M.W.F.. 10:00AM-10:50AM;; Grading Mode: Mixed; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 2, Fr: 0; Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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