JWST 3222

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JWST 3222
Early Modern Philosophy

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

This course is an advanced study of a central concept, problem, or figure in 17-18th century philosophy. Spring 2024: This course will be an in-depth inquiry into the philosophy of Baruch Spinoza, a Dutch-Jewish modern philosopher — a key figure of radical Enlightenment who left a profound mark on German Idealists like Hegel and on 20th century continental philosophy. We will spend the term reading through his magnum opus, the Ethics, in the light of this influence and in light of his debts to medieval Jewish philosophy (especially Maimonides) and to Cartesianism.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: At least one prior course in philosophy, or permission of instructor.

Breadth Requirement (HB)
Distribution Category (ETM-AS, HST-AS, KCM-AS)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHIL 3222

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19478 JWST 3222   LEC 001

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  • This course will be an in-depth inquiry into the philosophy of Baruch Spinoza, a Dutch-Jewish modern philosopher — a key figure of radical Enlightenment who left a profound mark on German Idealists like Hegel and on 20th century continental philosophy. We will spend the term reading through his magnum opus, the Ethics, in the light of this influence and in light of his debts to medieval Jewish philosophy (especially Maimonides) and to Cartesianism.