Description
The radical intellectual shifts of the 17th century sent reverberations through the philosophical world. Thinkers from then on have wrestled with the possibility that everything we once believed about God, humans, and the nature of reality was wrong. This course will focus on the philosophy that developed from that period to today and consider how each philosopher conceived of the possibility of a good life after the so-called death of God. Upon
successful completion of the course, students will demonstrate their ability to read and analyze these theories. They will also articulate their own thoughts on “the good life†in light of the philosophical views studied.