Philosophy 370Y - The Scottish Moralists

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Colgate University

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Staff David Hume, Adam Smith, and Thomas Reid are three of the leading figures of the 18th-century Scottish Enlightenment, and their works continue to exercise a growing influence. This course focuses on their conceptions of human action, human nature, and morality. While they are all figures in a single national tradition, each developed importantly different conceptions of these issues, and each still figures prominently in current debates. The examination of their work is an exploration of a crucial period in the history of philosophy and also of crucial rival conceptions of agency and moral value.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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