PHI 320 - Modern and Postmodern Philosophy (4 Credits)
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Modern and Postmodern Philosophy (4 Credits)Instructor: Dr. Roy Clouser
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The study of Modern and Postmodern Philosophy offers critical insights into the intellectual movements that have shaped contemporary thought. This course covers pivotal developments from the Renaissance to the present, examining how philosophers like Descartes, Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, and Derrida contributed to evolving views on reality, human knowledge, morality, and the divine.
Why Study Modern and Postmodern Philosophy?
- Intellectual Foundations: Understanding modern and postmodern philosophy is crucial for anyone interested in the foundational ideas that define Western thought. Concepts like individualism, secularism, existentialism, and relativism have roots in the works of modern and postmodern thinkers.
- Critical Thinking and Analysis: Modern philosophers emphasized rigorous reasoning, skepticism, and systematic doubt, challenging students to scrutinize assumptions critically. Postmodern thought further invites students to question established narratives and grapple with relativism, creating a well-rounded critical thinker.
- Understanding Cultural Shifts: This course explores how postmodern thought critiques modernism’s faith in reason and progress, influencing fields such as literature, art, and sociology. Understanding these perspectives equips students to navigate today’s complex and rapidly shifting cultural landscape.
In essence, this course aims to deepen understanding of Western philosophy, foster advanced critical thinking skills, and provide insight into the intellectual heritage that underpins contemporary thought.
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will:
- Identify and discuss key philosophers and theories from the Modern and Postmodern periods.
- Understand how modern and postmodern philosophies have impacted contemporary views on knowledge, reality, ethics, and religion.
- Analyze the philosophical themes of skepticism, relativism, and existentialism, particularly in their relation to postmodernism's critique of grand narratives.
- Reflect on the ways these philosophies address—or challenge—religion and the divine.
- Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate modern and postmodern views on truth, identity, power, and human purpose.
Assignments- Video Lectures and Readings: Watch each video and read all assignments thoroughly.
- Lecture Notes: Take detailed notes on each lecture to aid understanding and retention.
- Quizzes: Complete quizzes based on lectures and readings. Each quiz may be retaken once, and the average of the two scores will be recorded.
Grading ScaleA: 95-100%, A-: 90-94%, B+: 87-89%, B: 83-86%, B-: 80-82%, C+: 77-79%, C: 73-76%, C-: 70-72%, D+: 67-69%, D: 63-66%, D-: 60-62%, F: 0-59%
To pass the course, you must achieve an average of at least 60%.
Course Deadline
You have 180 days to complete this course. All assignments must be finished by the final deadline to avoid automatic unenrollment and the removal of coursework. If you do not complete the course within this timeframe, you will need to re-enroll and restart the class to earn credit.
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