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Embark on a captivating intellectual journey in this thought-provoking exploration. Students will delve into the minds of influential philosophers from Ockham to Kant, examining their ideas through the lens of Christian revelation. This unique blend of philosophy and history fosters a deep understanding of the interconnectedness between the philosophical foundations of modernity and today’s world, ensuring students develop critical thinking skills rooted in their Catholic faith.
Total classes: 14
Prerequisite: None, but Early Modern European History and Modern European History are helpful (available through Unlimited Access).
Suggested grade level: 11th to 12th
Suggested credit: 1 full semester World History or Philosophy
Description
Part philosophy, part history, this course will introduce students to the most influential thinkers and philosophical systems of modernity. The course will evaluate each system in light of Christian revelation and help students see the connection between these philosophies and the contemporary world.
Outline
Week 1) Ockham & Nominalism
Week 2) Bacon & Hobbes
Week 3) Descartes
Week 4) Rationalism
Week 5) Masonry & The Enlightenment
Week 6) Kantian Idealism
Week 7) Age of Revolution
Week 8) Romanticism
Week 9) Hegelian Dialectic
Week 10) Communism and the Spirit of 48′
Week 11) Modernism & Catholic Liberalism
Week 12) Russian Revolution
Week 13) Sexual Revolution
Week 14) The New Atheism
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: All materials are provided FREE by the instructor.
Homework: Primary source readings provided by the instructor with short answer questions and weekly quizzes (automated for immediate feedback). Expect to spend approximately 3 hours per week on homework outside of class.
Important Dates
Class Dates: Tuesdays, September 3 to December 17, 2024 (No class Oct. 22 & Nov. 26)
Starting Time: 4:00 PM Eastern (3:00 PM Central; 2:00 PM Mountain; 1:00 PM Pacific)
Duration: 55 minutes
