GRMN 551-401 (PHIL 465)
Kant's First Critique

Paul Guyer profile
pguyer@nous.phil.upenn.edu

TR 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Prerequisites: Philosophy 004, one advanced courses in philosophy, or permission of instructor. All readings and lectures in English. Undergraduates need permission.

A detailed study of Kant's theoretical philosophy as presented in the Critique of pure Reason.  Topics include our knowledge of space, time, causation, external objects, and self; the critique of traditional metaphysical arguments abou the soul, the cosmos, and God; Kant's special version of idealism; and Kant's theory of scientific inquiry.  Written work will include several short papers and one term paper.

 

updated 03-2009