Philosophy 1020

Is an introductory treatment of the early modern period in European philosophy, focused on the period from Descartes through Kant. In addition to careful analysis of philosophical arguments, attention is paid to the way in which philosophers responded to and participated in major developments in the 17th and 18th century, such as the scientific revolution.

Philosophy 3010

Is an advanced treatment of the early modern period in European philosophy, focused on the period from Descartes through Kant. In addition to careful analysis of philosophical arguments, attention is paid to the way in which philosophers responded to and participated in major developments in the 17th and 18th century, such as the scientific revolution.

Philosophy 3480

This course is designed to train students in how to read philosophical texts, how to interpret them accurately, and how to reconstruct arguments without doing violence to the intentions of their authors. As a secondary matter, students learn how to criticize and evaluate arguments and the philosophical texts through which they are expressed, and to develop skills in composing both exegetical and critical philosophical essays.

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Jason Potter

is a Lecturer at CU-Boulder. His teaching emphasis is the history of philosophy, ancient and modern. His research interests include contemporary, 20th century and early modern epistemology, philosophy of mind, aesthetics and philosophy of language.

Contact Information

Phone: 720-252-0643 (cell)
Email: Jason.Potter@Colorado.EDU
Office: Hellems W137
Office Hours: 2:00-3:25 P.M. T-Th in HLMS W137, or in Zoom by appointment.

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