Modern and Contemporary Philosophy

This course provides an overview of westernyPhilosophy from the Renaissance to the present,ywith special emphasis on a selected few of theymore important philosophers and the schools ofythought they represent. Upon completion, studentsywill be able to identify and define rationalism,yempiricism, idealism, pragmatism, positivism andyexistentialism. Students will also be able toyanalyze and evaluate each school of thought,yconstructing arguments both in favor of andyagainst each.