PHIL 2420 - American Philosophy

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Curry College

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Fall Semester It is widely recognized globally today that American philosophy is rather distinctive, with some very original features in the history of philosophy. This course deals with some of these distinctive features, such as its naturalism, its non-anthropocentrism, its pragmatism, its emphasis on freedom, and its relational view of the self. We shall start with the roots of Classical American philosophy from Puritanism, the Enlightenment, and Romanticism, and follow its development down to today. Representative thinkers include (but are not limited to) Emerson, James, Royce, Santayana, Dewey, Mead, Addams, Whitehead, Bernstein, Rorty, West, and Siegfried. Special sections will deal with the contributions of African-Americans and of women as well as explore affinities with Native American traditions. This course is excellent for students at all levels.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.curry.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 333-2900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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