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PHIL 105 - Historical Survey-Modern Philosophy

Credits: 5
Introduces students to the philosophy of modern western civilization. Examines the period of philosophy from the humanism of the Enlightenment through the end of the 19th century, including such philosophers as Descartes, Leibniz, Spinoza, Hobbes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant. Emphasizes the influence of these philosophers on current thought and practice.

Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099  or instructor’s permission.

Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate command of important philosophical terminology, themes, and arguments from the Enlightenment through the end of the nineteenth century. 
  2. State and evaluate non-trivial theories and arguments from various sources related to modern philosophy.

Program Outcomes
Form, analyze, and assess beliefs while demonstrating intellectual humility and respect towards the beliefs of others.

College-wide Outcomes
  • Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
  • Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.



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