PHL 590 - American Philosophy

This graduate course in American philosophy will focus on the idea of pragmatism in modern American thought. Graduate students in this course will develop an understanding of key concepts in Emerson, Peirce, James, Royce, Dewey, and Rorty. There will be a particular focus on the pragmatic notion of truth, ideas of education, and the relationship between the individual and the community.

Prerequisites & Notes
Session cycle: Spring. Yearly cycle: all years.

Credits: 3