Phil 2xx: Concepts of Nature in Modern European Thought

Prof. Patrick Frierson

Course Description: The rise of modern science in Europe beginning in the 16^th century brought with it a revolution in humans’ understanding of our relationship with the natural world. This course will focus on philosophical texts which develop important concepts of Nature in modern Europe (roughly 1600-the present). Authors may include Bacon, Rousseau, Hume, Kant, Wordsworth, Marx, Nietzsche, and Heidegger. This course may be used by Environmental Studies-Humanities students toward their critical thinking requirements in the major. All other Environmental Studies students may use this course to fulfill humanities requirements for their combined majors. Prerequisite: Classics 2xx, at least one previous philosophy course, or consent.

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