An examination of 19th century philosophical developments as proceeding from and in opposition to Kant. Movements and figures studied include German idealism (Fichte, Schelling, Hegel, Schopenhauer), neo-Kantianism (Feuerbach), early positivism (Comte), Marxism, early pragmatism (Pierce), Utilitarianism (Bentham, Mill), early existentialism (Kierkegaard, Nietzsche), and Transcendentalism (Emerson, Thoreau).
Credit Weight:
0.5
Prerequisite(s):
Philosophy 2614.
Offering:
3-0; or 3-0
Notes:
Students who have previous credit in Philosophy 2615 may not take Philosophy 3615 for credit.
Course Classifications:
Type A: Humanities