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Course Offerings: Spring 2008

PHILOSOPHY 426: KANT

TUESDAY, THURSDAY
SECTION 1, 12:30 - 1:45 P.M.

PROFESSOR MICHAEL GELVEN

REQUIRED TEXTS
Kant, I., Critique of Pure Reason (N. K. Smith Translation)
Kant, I., Critique of Judgment (J. H. Bernard Translation)

COURSE CONTENT
This course will consist of a close and critical reading of the Critique of Pure Reason, with a brief look at the Critique of Judgment. The sole purpose is to understand, as clearly as possible, what Kant says, and why he says it.

COURSE FORMAT
Seminar. One short mid-term and one final paper are required. Assigned sections will be given to each student for discussion purpose according to the syllabus. Class participation is required.