PHIL 290PMajor Figures in Contemporary Philosophy
Focuses on philosophical writings and significance of a single figure in contemporary (20th- and 21st-century) philosophy. May include, but not be limited to, Russell, Whitehead, Wittgenstein, Husserl, Carnap, Murdoch, Quine, Irigaray, Derrida, and Davidson.
Enrollment is restricted to philosophy graduate students.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Wed 12:00pm–3:00pm | Humanities 1 400 | J. Dinishak | Closed 8/8 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janette Dinishak | 4.5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 92% | 43 |
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