PHI 326 Topics in the History of Modern Thought

3 hours 

This course will explore in-depth one of the basic philosophic movements or conceptual themes that characterize modernity such as individualism, natural rights, freedom\liberty, utilitarianism, the Enlightenment, secularization, or existentialism. The course will analyze the metaphysical as well as the political presuppositions of the selected theme in relation to its historical context. (The course instructor will choose the semester's theme.)