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PHI (0154) 322 - American Philosophy


Credits: 3.00

Students study major American philosophical themes, such as puritanism, deism, transcendentalism, idealism, pragmatism, and naturalism. Students examine international influences on American philosophy as well as American contributions to international thought. Representative thinkers considered include Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Emerson, Thoreau, Josiah Royce, Charles Peirce, William James, John Dewey, and Santayana.

Distribution Requirement Humanities

When Offered: Spring

Repeatable: No Grade Type: Regular or Pass/Fail