HISC 261Intellectual History and the Philosophical Canon
How philosophical ideas are formed, transmitted, and transformed over time, and how certain texts come to be treated as ''canonical.'' (Formerly Modern Intellectual History.)
Prerequisites
Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Wed 12:00pm–3:00pm | Humanities 1 320 | M. Tomba | Open 7/15 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massimiliano Tomba | 4.5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 75% | 4 |
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