PHILÂ 0021. History of Modern Philosophy
Units: 3
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Hours: 54 lecture
Sixteenth through Eighteenth century philosophy with emphasis on broad epistemological or metaphysical theories, developments of empiricism and rationalism from Descartes to Kant. (C-ID PHIL 140) (CSU, UC)
PHIL 0021 - History of Modern Philosophy
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A Hours: 54 lecture Description: Sixteenth through Eighteenth century philosophy with emphasis on broad epistemological or metaphysical theories, developments of empiricism and rationalism from Descartes to Kant. (C-ID PHIL 140) (CSU, UC) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Describe and critically analyze the philosophical viewpoints of the Rationalists: Descartes, Spinoza, and Leibniz. Describe and critically analyze the philosophical viewpoints of the Empiricists: Locke, Berkeley, and Hume. Compare and contrast the theories of knowledge and reality of the Rationalists and Empiricists. Describe and critically analyze Kant's theory of knowledge and reality as contrasted with the views of the Rationalists and Empiricists. Course Content Outline I. Scholasticism II. Descartes III. Hobbes IV. Spinoza V. Locke VI. Leibniz VII. Hume VIII. Kant IX. Post Kantian trends in Philosophy: Existentialism, Phenomenology and Analytic Philosophy Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Describe the historical background and circumstances that gave rise to the birth of Contemporary Science out of Ancient and Scholastic philosophies; 2. Explicate and evaluate Cartesian epistemology and metaphysics; 3. Describe the continuity between the epistemological and metaphysical systems of the Rationalists: Descartes, Spinoza, and Leibniz; 4. Describe the continuity between the epistemological and metaphysical systems of the Empiricists: Locke, Berkeley and Hume; 5. Contrast the metaphysical systems of the Rationalists; 6. Contrast the metaphysical systems of the Empiricists; 7. Compare and contrast the epistemological and metaphysical systems of the Rationalists and Empiricists; 8. Describe and analyze Hume's problematization of Metaphysics; 9. Defend Kant's metaphysics and epistemology as a synthesis of rationalism and empiricism; 10. Demonstrate mastery of critical philosophical skills to present accurately and to interpret the positions of 16th to 18th century philosophers, based on readings of their primary texts; and 11. Critically analyze and evaluate arguments, assumptions, principles, and methods of 16th through 18th century philosophers. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Projects Reading Assignments 1. Read Rene Descartes, Meditations on First Philosophy, Meditation I and II and come to class prepared to explain the epistemological purpose of the evil genius scenario. 2. Read John Locke, An Essay Concerning Human understanding, Book II, chapters 1-8, and come to class prepared to describe the difference between Primary and Secondary Qualities. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Formal Paper: write a 3 page minimum essay answering all parts of the question prompt that is typed, double-spaced, size 12 font paper: What is unable to be doubted, according to Descartes, and why does Descartes find this sufficient to serve as his First Philosophy? 2. Formal Paper: write a 3 page minimum essay answering all parts of the question prompt that is typed, double-spaced, size 12 font paper. Describe how Locke would answer the question, "If a tree falls in the forest with no one around to hear it, does it make a sound?" Students will describe differences between Primary and Secondary Qualities as explained by Locke. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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