Module #1 Introduction to the Enlightenment Overview of the historical context and key thinkers of the Enlightenment
Module #2 The Emergence of Modernity How the Enlightenment marked a shift from traditional to modern ways of thinking
Module #3 Rene Descartes:The Father of Modern Philosophy Descartes role in shaping Enlightenment thought, including his famous statement I think, therefore I am
Module #4 The Role of Reason How Enlightenment thinkers used reason to challenge authority and traditional knowledge
Module #5 John Locke:The Social Contract Lockes ideas on the social contract, natural rights, and the origins of government
Module #6 The Concept of the Self How Enlightenment thinkers understood the nature of the self and personal identity
Module #7 David Hume:Skepticism and Morality Humes skepticism about metaphysics and his views on morality and human nature
Module #8 The Problem of Induction Humes critique of induction and the challenges it poses to scientific knowledge
Module #9 Immanuel Kant:The Critique of Pure Reason Kants critical philosophy, including his views on knowledge, reality, and ethics
Module #10 The Role of Experience How Enlightenment thinkers understood the relationship between experience and knowledge
Module #11 Voltaire and the Critique of Religion Voltaires critique of religious intolerance and the role of reason in understanding faith
Module #12 The Emergence of Modern Political Thought How Enlightenment thinkers shaped modern political ideas, including democracy and liberalism
Module #13 Jean-Jacques Rousseau:The Social Contract Rousseaus version of the social contract, including his ideas on the general will and the origins of inequality
Module #14 The Enlightenment and the Rise of Science How the Enlightenment shaped the development of modern science, including the work of Isaac Newton
Module #15 The Impact of the Enlightenment on Ethics How Enlightenment thinkers shaped modern ethics, including the concept of moral sentiment
Module #16 The Critique of Authority How Enlightenment thinkers challenged traditional authority and promoted critical thinking
Module #17 The Legacy of the Enlightenment The lasting impact of Enlightenment ideas on modern Western society and culture
Module #18 Criticisms of the Enlightenment Challenges to Enlightenment ideas, including feminist and postcolonial critiques
Module #19 The Enlightenment and the Emergence of Capitalism How Enlightenment thinkers shaped the development of modern capitalism
Module #20 The Enlightenment and the Public Sphere How Enlightenment thinkers understood the role of public discourse and civil society
Module #21 Adam Smith and the Wealth of Nations Smiths ideas on economics, including the concept of the invisible hand
Module #22 The Enlightenment and the Arts How Enlightenment thinkers shaped modern art, literature, and culture
Module #23 The Enlightenment and Education How Enlightenment thinkers promoted education and intellectual curiosity
Module #24 The Enlightenment and the Emergence of Modern Feminism How Enlightenment thinkers shaped early feminist ideas and the struggle for womens rights
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Philosophy of the Enlightenment career
