Description
Being an American means living in and understanding a multifaceted set of ideas that is unique in time and setting. These diverse and distinctively American ideas take into account fundamentally American contributions to ethics, metaphysics, knowledge and critical thinking, self-identity, freedom, community, democracy, and utopia.
This course is intended to provide an overview of some of the great themes, ideas, and under-appreciated thinkers in American philosophy. The course will emphasize the diverse nature of the material and its impact on ethical issues. In addition, this course is designed to allow you to begin to articulate your own understanding of what it means to be an American. Prerequisite: ENGL120