HIST4356 - European Enlightenment

HIST 4356 European Enlightenment (3 semester credit hours) This course will explore European history, culture, and thought from 1648 to 1815, an era of absolute monarchy, Enlightenment, and revolution. Important published works from the era will be examined to interpret the literature, political theory, theology, metaphysics and science of the European Enlightenment. The French Revolution and the birth of both human rights and scientific racism will also be examined. Prerequisite: HIST 1301 or HIST 1302 or HIST 2301 or HIST 2330 or HIST 2331 or equivalent. (3-0) T