Today is the anniversary of the death of Immanuel Kant. Some useful places to begin for those who are interested in learning more about him:
Articles at the online Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Kant’s Critique of Metaphysics
Kant and Leibniz
Kant’s Philosophy of Science
Kant’s Moral Philosophy
Kant’s Aesthetics and Teleology
Kant’s Philosophy of Religion
You can find additional resources at:
Kant on the Web
Don’t forget to look over the Second Term Outline.
Beginning December 30, the class email address,
phl210y@branemrys.org
will no longer be directed to me but to Professor Morrison, who can be reached more directly by the email address on the Second Term Outline.
Those who for medical reasons needed to arrange a make-up test should have already contacted me. If you haven’t received the necessary information for the make-up test by tomorrow (the 14th) at noon, let me know:
phl210y@branemrys.org
Or something like that.
Everyone have a good break. Be sure to check out the outline for next term.
Focus on understanding the major concepts; use the texts to help you do this.
Please note that the Second Semester Outline has been placed online.
Today we finished Leibniz by looking at the Monadology.
For next week, study for your test!
Office hours this week are Friday, from 2:00-3:00, in SS2115.
We continued to discuss the Discourse, then did evaluations and handed back papers.
Reading for Next Week: Monadology
Office Hours this week from 2:00 to 3:00 Friday in SS2115.
In class we discussed Molinism in a very simple and stripped-down way. Those who are interested in the details might consider starting with the following online resources:
* Catholic Encyclopedia article on Molinism.
* Middle Knowledge, Truth–Makers, and the “Grounding Objection” by William Lane Craig discusses a common objection against Molinism.
Today we discussed Leibniz, looking at some ways in which he is similar to Molina and some ways in which he is very different.
Reading for next week: Finish the Discourse.
I will have regular office hours this week (Friday, 2:30-4:00, in SS 2115).