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PIPT 310 Philadelphia in the Age of Enlightenment

Division of Liberal Arts

3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course

Philadelphia in the Age of Enlightenment considers the history of Philadelphia from 1750 to 1800, and the place of Philadelphia within the history of colonial British North America and the early United States. This multi-disciplinary course focuses on the history, politics, art, literature, science, and philosophy of that place and time. The course emphasizes Philadelphia’s role as the center of Enlightenment thought in America.

Prerequisites Completion of HUMS course

This course is not repeatable for credit.