Course Details
Country:
Turkey
Institution:
Sabanci University
Course Title:
MAJOR WORKS OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY
Course Number:
HUM 207
Course Description:
This course introduces the students to certain fundamental texts and key discussions in
Western philosophy. It does not require any background in philosophy, but through a
rigourous exploration of some of the key debates in the history of philosophy, it provides a
comprehensive overview of the development of Western philosophy and of its defining
moments. The readings are selected from the Ancient Greek, Hellenistic, Medieval, and
Enlightenment periods, when some of the classical discussions of philosophy have been
articulated; and they represent discussions from different philosophical areas, such as moral
philosophy, philosophy of being, and philosophy of knowledge. The discussions are presented
with emphases also on their historical context, on their relationship to the intellectual climate
of their time, as well as on how they contrast with the opposing views on the same question.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
PHIL 100
Attachment Files:
HUM 207_Syllabus.pdf
