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PHIL 20C
History of Western Philosophy - 1800-the Present

Course Description

This course introduces major philosophers of the Western tradition from 1800 to the present with an emphasis on the problems of knowledge, reality, truth, value, and human existence. Students will also learn about the application of these philosophical ideas to the sciences and other fields.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and assess the central figures, questions and themes of 19th and 20th century philosophy in the western tradition.
  • Assess and analyze arguments and approaches to philosophical problems as found in 19th and 20th century philosophical texts.
  • Articulate and defend one's own stance on at least one 19th and 20th century philosophical problem, figure or theory.
  • Exhibit an application of the concepts learned in this class to one's own existence in the world.

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Course Details

Units
4 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Gen Ed
General Education Class
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Transferability
Transferable to both UC and CSU
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory(ies)
EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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