PHL 390 - American Philosophy

An introduction to classical American philosophy and those thinkers who between 1870 and 1940 developed a philosophy that is unique to the United States. The defining movement in classical American philosophy is called pragmatism. Course will evaluate the pragmatic conception of truth and how it relates to the notion of pure experience, the individual and the community, science, morality, loyalty, the transcendental, and education. Readings from Emerson, Peirce, James, Royce, and Dewey. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.

Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.

Credits: 3