PHL 5050 - 19th Century Philosophy

Credit Hour(s): 3

Course Description: Study of 19th century European philosophy. Topics include the idealist rejection of materialism by Hegel and Schopenhauer, Kierkegaard and Nietzsche’s critique of rationalism on behalf of concrete existence, and Marx’s synthesis of idealism’s optimism about humanity’s ability to shape its world and a commitment to action over thought.

Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

Course Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture

Grade Mode: Standard