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Philosophy Capstone: Examining Pivotal Texts

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Subject Area: Philosophy<br/><br/>The capstone combines close study of a pivotal text in the history of philosophy with reflection upon contemporary philosophical debates and practices. The selected text will be examined from various angles, e.g.: (1) with respect to its historical context (possibly including the broader political or intellectual climate in which it was written); (2) with respect to its integrity as a unified and systematic work; (3) with regard to the independent power of its arguments, and the unstated implications of its conclusions; and (4) with regard to its enduring influence over contemporary debates. The practical apprenticeship of the subject will be developed... -- Course Website

Prerequisites: 120 units of credit overall, enrolment in a Philosophy major and in the final semester of a FASS single degree program or the final semester of the FASS component of dual degree program



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