The Modern Intellectual Tradition: From Descartes to Derrida

This series of 36 lectures offers an engaging introduction to the core ideas and major figures of modern and contemporary Western philosophy, focusing on questions about reality and knowledge. Led by Professor Cahoone, it explores key movements such as dualism, empiricism, existentialism, and postmodernism, highlighting influential thinkers from Descartes to Derrida. The course provides insight into how these ideas have shaped the evolution of philosophy and its connection to other disciplines, all while maintaining a clear, accessible overview suitable for learners at any stage.