Philosophy 172
Spring 2017
| Number | Title | Instructor | Days/time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | Spinoza | Primus | MWF 9-10 | Moffitt 106 |
In this course, we will study the distinctive metaphysical, epistemological, psychological, and ethical positions Spinoza argues for in his Ethics. We will analyze his arguments for monism and necessitarianism, evaluate his response to skepticism, assess the philosophical viability of his accounts of the human mind and human passions, and see whether the resultant picture of what constitutes a good human life is coherent (or attractive).