A critical introduction to Idealism, from Socrates and Plato to Berkeley, Hume, Kant, Hegel, Bradley and Russell, among others. We explore classical and modern Idealism, focusing on metaphysics, epistemology and ethics, and on the Idealist responses to scepticism, materialism and nihilism. We also look at the influence of Idealism on modern thought and culture, and consider some of its critics and the replies to them. Why is it more timely and important than ever? Join us and find out!

DELIVERY MODE

Face to face

COURSE OUTLINE

• What is classical Idealism?
• What is modern Idealism?
• The influence of Idealism on modern thought and culture
• Idealism and its critics

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Understand classical Idealism
• Understand modern Idealism
• Understand its influence of Idealism on modern thought and culture
• Understand three critiques of Idealism (at least), and replies