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PHIL2607: Eighteenth Century French Philosophy
2021 unit information
This unit examines the thought of the central French philosophers of the eighteenth century from Voltaire to Rousseau, including the work of Diderot, d'Alembert and the encyclopedists. It will trace the impact of, as well as reactions to, the new science and Locke's theory of ideas, and it will examine changing attitudes to religion and society.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Philosophy
| Code | PHIL2607 |
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| Academic unit | Philosophy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 1000 level in Philosophy |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an understanding of the scope and range of eighteenth-century French philosophy
- LO2. demonstrate skills in argument analysis and conceptual analysis
- LO3. demonstrate interdisciplinary research methods through drawing of connections between philosophy, literature, science and history
- LO4. understand historical perspective on origins of contemporary notions of social responsibility and engagement.
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