History of Modern Philosophy -- Spring, 2001

Instructor: Jeanette Crooks
Office: Smith House (upstairs, east end)
Office Hours: T 12:30-2:00 and by appointment
Phone: 351-1690

Texts (at the Book Stop)

• The Rationalists: Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz
• The Empiricists: Locke, Berkeley, Hume
• Women Philosophers of the Early Modern Period
• Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics, Immanuel Kant

Purpose of Course

In the next 15 weeks, we will focus on some of the main philosophical developments in Europe during the modern period. We also will explore some "not so familiar" readings from this period, namely, writings by "women philosophers."

Grades

You will be evaluated on the basis of class participation, including presentations and homework (100 points), and two examinations (100 points each).

Course Schedule

Readings will be assigned in class.
Exam #1: Thursday, March 8.
March 19-23: Spring Break.
Final Exam: Thursday, Mary 10, 10:45-1:15.