PHIL 3221

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PHIL 3221
Modern Empiricism

Course information provided by the 2015-2016 Catalog.

A mid-level look at the epistemology and metaphysics of the early modern empiricists and their critics. Topics include: ideas, skepticism, belief, knowledge, science, bodies, minds, God, causation, natural laws, afterlife, and personal identity. Readings from John Locke, Mary Astell, George Berkeley, David Hume, and Thomas Reid.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisites: At least one previous course in philosophy at the 2000-level or above, or permission of the instructor. Ideally the course would have been in metaphysics, epistemology, ancient philosophy, medieval philosophy, Rationalism, or Kant.

Distribution Category (KCM-AS)

When Offered Fall.

Breadth Requirement (HB)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17499 PHIL 3221   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person