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Kenneth C. Clatterbaugh
PHIL 322
Seattle Campus

Modern Philosophy

Examination of metaphysical and epistemological problems from the works of Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant.

Class description

Examination of metaphysical and epistemological problems from the works of Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant. Students will become familiar with certain central notions in the works of these philosophers, especially, the notions of knowledge, causation, substance, and space/time.

Recommended background: PHIL 100. Meets I&S requirement. ‘W’ course. PHIL majors only Period I.

TEXT: Ariew & Watkins, Modern Philosophy: An Anthology of Primary Sources.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Lecture/ discussion

Recommended preparation

Introduction to Philosophy

Class assignments and grading

Midterm, Final, 4-5 one page essays, reading assignment varies with the philosopher

midterm and final 125 points each, one page essays total of 100 points, class participation 50 points

The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Last Update by Sara L. Caka
Date: 11/07/2008