PHIL 484 - Kant’s Theoretical Philosophy (3)

A close reading of central parts of Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason, focusing on Kant’s revolutionary views about human knowledge and the possibility of engaging in metaphysics. Specific topics include: Kant’s novel theory of space and time; his account of a priori concepts and their necessary role in human knowledge; his criticisms of traditional philosophical theories of God, freedom, and the soul; and Kant’s responses to his predecessors, including Descartes and Hume. Recommended Preparation: One 300-level course in philosophy with a grade of ‘C’ or better, especially PHIL 322.

Grading: Graded/Satisfactory Unsatisfactory/Audit
Course ID: 56077
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite: One PHIL course with a grade of ‘C’ or better.