Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: History

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: NEWTON AND THE 18TH CENTURY ***** Newton was the indispensable starting point for 18th century thought from the physical sciences to medicine and the so-called "human sciences." Seminar will consider Newton himself and the complex legacy of his thought in 18th century thinkers including Leibniz, Boerhaave, Voltaire, Hume, Haller, Kant, Priestley, Blake, and Goethe. ***** Limited Enrollment. ***** Course not offered 2004-2005. ***** Instructor(s): Zammito