Philosophy [309] - Seminar: Only a God Can Save Us Now: The Experience of Modernity

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Hamilton College

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In speaking of us as modern agents, Martin Heidegger once remarked that "only a god can save us now." This course will attempt to contextualize and understand Heidegger's statement in a continuing discussion about modernity. We will examine what it means to be modern and to understand ourselves as modern agents. Particular attention will be directed towards making sense of what is distinctive about modernity or being modern, especially in distinction to other periods (e.g. ancient or "post-"modern). Some of the figures studied will include Arendt, Foucault, Kant, Hegel, Heidegger, and others. Prerequisite, One course in philosophy or consent of Instructor. Maximum enrollment, 12.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hamilton.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 859-4011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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