To read and discuss many of the significant works in Western philosophy from Kant to the present.

To better understand the problem of modern philosophy.

To explore various philosophical responses to the problem of modern philosophy.

To encourage reflection on such contemporary philosophical matters as the meaning of human existence, the nature of truth, and the difficulties inherent to the quest for knowledge.

To become better critical thinkers.

Immanuel Kant,  Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics	William James,  Pragmatism & Other Writings
Julia Kristeva, Strangers to Ourselves	Mark C. Taylor, Hiding	Martin Buber, I and Thou

Assignments/Grading:

• Class Participation (35% of final grade):  to be determined by attendance and a total of 10 daily assignments--e.g., reading quizes and/or brief reading responses.
• Problem Paper (25% of final grade):  in which you articulate and defend your understanding of the problem of modern philosophy in a 3-5 page paper.
• Final Paper (40% of final grade):  in which you extend your understanding of the problem of modern philosophy and explore various contemporary philosophical approaches to this problem in a 6-8 page paper.