PH 316 - LA Philosophy and Skepticism

Institution:

Park University

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Description:

An approach to Western philosophical thought by examining the use, meaning and tradition of skepticism within the philosophical tradition. Beginning with the Greeks and then focusing on the radical skepticism of the Hellenistic period, attention will be paid to how skepticism has shaped Western philosophical thought through figures such as Sextus Empiricus, Montaigne, Descartes, Hume, and selected contemporary thinkers. Particular attention will be paid to skepticism in ethics, politics, religion, literature, and scientific inquiry. 3:0:3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.park.edu

Phone Number:

(816) 741-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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