American PragmatismPhilosophy 351 Professor William Blattner |
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I do not expect to offer this course again until 2005-6. |
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Course Description:In this course we will explore and evaluate American Pragmatism as a philosophical movement. Although the precise range of topics and reading list vary from semester to semester, generally we tackle the following the themes:
Class time shall be a mix of lecture and discussion. Course Requirements:
Two papers, one short (5 pp.) due roughly midterm, one lengthier (10-15 pp.) due during exam period. Your grade will be based entirely on paper grades: one third for the first paper, two thirds for the second paper. Course Prequisites:Completion of university core requirements in philosophy (except for Liberal Arts Seminar students in the College). No further, prior philosophy courses shall be presupposed. Texts:
Handouts and Links :Supplementary Course MaterialExternal Links
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