Philosophy of History

3 credits

A study of philosophical problems concerning the nature of historical explanation and knowledge, causality in history, historical necessity, meaning, purpose, and truth. The approaches of authors such as Hegel, Nietzsche, Collingwood, and others will be considered. ***Prerequisite: One 200-level PHIL course, or permission of the Department Head.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of PHIL 332 or PHIL 890AS.*