PHI 330 - The Enlightenment: Modern Philosophy from Descartes to Kant

In the seventeenth and eighteenth century the basis of knowledge and authority were challenged and overturned. The emerging sciences challenged the authority of tradition and scripture, and this challenging began to affect other forms of authority. This class examines the central texts and debates of the period, focusing on the intersection of the transformation of knowledge and society.

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Credits: 3

Meets the Following Core Requirement: Cultural Interpretation
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Course Type: Philosophy