PHIL2108 Rationalism: Themes from Descartes to Leibniz
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Philosophy |
| Offered in | PHIL2108 will not be offered in 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to rationalist thought in early modern philosophy. The main focus will be on epistemological and metaphysical issues in the writings of Ren� Descartes (1596-1650) and G. W. Leibniz (1646-1716). Other authors to be discussed include Descartes? the Cambridge Platonist Ralph Cudworth, the Dutch philosopher Spinoza, and Leibniz?s follower Christian Wolff. Topics to be examined include: Ideas and Knowledge, Mind and Body, God, Self-consciousness, Identity. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Two essays (each about 2,200 words) 40% each; Tutorial presentation 10%; general contributions to tutorials 10%. |
| Workload | 20 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials |
| Areas of Interest | Philosophy |
| Requisite Statement |
Any philosophy courses to the value of 12 units |
| Majors/Specialisations | Philosophy |
| Academic Contact | Dr Udo Thiel |
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