Philosophical Foundations of the Enlightenment
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the Enlightenment
Overview of the historical context and key figures of the Enlightenment

Module #2
The Rise of Rationalism
Exploring the roots of Enlightenment thought in 17th-century rationalism, including Descartes and Spinoza

Module #3
The Emergence of Empiricism
The development of empirical thought, featuring Francis Bacon and John Locke

Module #4
The Debate on Human Nature
Contrasting views on human nature, including Hobbes, Rousseau, and Pufendorf

Module #5
The Social Contract Theory
Exploring the social contract theories of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau

Module #6
The Roots of Liberalism
The development of liberal thought, including the ideas of John Locke and Immanuel Kant

Module #7
The Role of Reason in Ethics
Debates on the role of reason in ethics, featuring Kant, Hume, and Bentham

Module #8
The Enlightenments Critique of Christianity
Philosophical challenges to Christianity, including the ideas of Voltaire and Hume

Module #9
Deism and the Enlightenment
The rise of deism and its influence on Enlightenment thought, featuring Thomas Paine and Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Module #10
The Scientific Revolution and its Impact
The scientific achievements of the 17th century and their influence on Enlightenment philosophy

Module #11
The Concept of Progress
The development of the idea of progress, featuring Condorcet and Turgot

Module #12
The Enlightenment and the Emergence of Modernity
The Enlightenments role in shaping modern Western values and institutions

Module #13
The Influence of the Ancients
The impact of ancient Greek and Roman thought on Enlightenment philosophy

Module #14
The Republic of Letters
The network of Enlightenment thinkers and their exchange of ideas

Module #15
The Cosmopolitan Vision
The Enlightenments cosmopolitan ideals, featuring Kant and Humboldt

Module #16
Women and the Enlightenment
The contributions and challenges faced by women thinkers, including Mary Wollstonecraft and Olympe de Gouges

Module #17
The Enlightenment and the Critics of Modernity
Early critiques of Enlightenment values, featuring Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Edmund Burke

Module #18
The Legacy of the Enlightenment
The ongoing influence of Enlightenment ideas on modern philosophy, politics, and culture

Module #19
The Enlightenment and Human Rights
The development of human rights discourse, featuring the ideas of Thomas Paine and Mary Wollstonecraft

Module #20
The Enlightenment and Education
Enlightenment theories of education, including those of John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Module #21
The Enlightenment and Economics
Early modern economic thought, featuring Adam Smith and François Quesnay

Module #22
The Enlightenment and Politics
Enlightenment theories of government and the state, including those of Montesquieu and Rousseau

Module #23
The Enlightenment and History
Enlightenment approaches to historiography, featuring Voltaire and Edward Gibbon

Module #24
The Enlightenment and Culture
The Enlightenments impact on art, literature, and culture, including the salons and the public sphere

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Philosophical Foundations of the Enlightenment career

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Philosophical Foundations of the Enlightenment ( 25 Modules )

Philosophical Foundations of the Enlightenment
( 25 Modules )