PHIL 4200 - Advanced Study in History of Philosophy (WP)

3 unit(s)

Intensive study of two or three major works by a major thinker in the history of Western philosophy (including evaluation of secondary source material). Texts will be chosen on the merit of the enduring character of their treatment of classic philosophical issues. May be repeated for credit, provided the focus and readings do not overlap previous course content.

Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.

Prerequisites: One Upper-Division course in Philosophy

Course Learning Outcomes List
Students will be able to:

Explain key concepts in Nietzsche’s writing (PLO 2, PLO 3);
Recognize characteristic approaches, “methods,” and styles of Nietzsche’s work (PLO 2, PLO 3);
Examine Nietzsche’s thought in relation to the history of philosophy (PLO 3);
Analzye and interpret complex philosophical texts (PLO 1, PLO 2);
Formulate questions directly related to course material (PLO 1, PLO 2); and,
Develop philosophical writing techniques (PLO 2).

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