PHIL 3570 - The Enlightenment: Reason and Prejudice

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

The European Enlightenments appealed to reason to displace the authority of royal and religious institutions. Missing in this appeal is the recognition of race and gender. Some current controversies suffer from what was emphasized and ignored then. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Writing Intensive; Explore-Society, Health and Behavior.