PHIL 384History of Modern Philosophy
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Philosophy
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
In this course, students will learn about one or more important figures, periods, or issues in modern philosophy. Descartes, Locke, Leibniz, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant are among the figures who may be covered.
Prerequisites
- Earned at least 0.50 units from PHIL
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 081 | 4228 | 30 / 30 | Online or by arrangement |
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We looked at Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, and Berkeley. It was very interesting
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4 posts and comments in 4 threads mention PHIL 384, April 2019 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Spring 2022
CS students, what courses have you taken each term 9 points, 21 comments
“Inspired by https://www.reddit.com/r/uwaterloo/comments/v3b8nj/can\any\current\mathcs\students\let\me\know\their/ but recognizing that one term is a very narrow view, What courses have you taken each …”
u/2kofawsome: “1A: math 135, math 136, cs 145, phil 145, engl 109 1B: math 136, math 137, stat 230, cs 146, spcom 100, sci 238 2A: math 239, cs 245, cs 246, geog 181, mte 120 2B: stat 231, cs 240, cs 241, cs 251, geog 281 coop 2: phil 384 3A: I will be taking pmath 340, cs 341, cs 350, cs 348”
How's PHIL 384 (History of Modern Philosophy)? 3 points, 0 comments
u/PioneerSpam: “Has anyone taken this course? Seems to not have many reviews and the professor Artur Lukaszczyk seems new.”
Fall 2019
3rd year PHIL courses 3 points, 0 comments
u/phillyHelp: “I'm looking to complete my depth reqs in philosophy by taking a 3rd year course, but not sure which ones are easy/interesting. Are there any with no final? How are PHIL 380, 384, 356 in terms of workload and marking schemes?”
Winter 2019
Any one taken a philosophy minor before 3 points, 6 comments
u/katsukichan: “… &x200B; PHIL 324: Social and Political Philosophy &x200B; PHIL 328: Human Rights &x200B; PHIL 384: History of Modern Philosophy &x200B; PHIL 286J: Great German Thinkers &x200B; PHIL 284: Great Works: Modern &x200B; PHIL318J Philosophy and the family &x200B; PHIL 327 Philosophy …”
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