PHIL 2317 - Survey of Modern/ Contemporary Philosophy

Institution:

Houston Community College

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Description:

An historic survey of critical and reflective thinking as applied to the basic problems of existence and the meaning of human life and institutions; begins with the Renaissance, continues with the major philosophers of the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, and ends with an examination of the analytic and existential philosophers of the 20th century; a study of the nature of philosophy as applied to the development of the scientific method, the existence of god, and the political structures of society. Core Curriculum Course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hccs.edu

Phone Number:

(877) 422-6111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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