Philosophy of History

Overview

Subject area

PHILO

Catalog Number

37300

Course Title

Philosophy of History

Department(s)

Description

This course is designed to introduce students to what philosophers have had to say about history—both in terms of its meaning, if any, and of how to explain and narrate historical events. We will survey the major theories about the philosophy of history, the problems with the concept of historical explanation and interpretation, as well as a variety of major philosophers’ attempts to solve these problems. We will also consider how history relates to cognate disciplines in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

033217

Course Schedule