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X (Newer Course is now Available-retiring soon) Revolution: The Progress of Liberalism
Recorded course taught by Phillip Campbell for High School World Philosophy History
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NOTICE: Dear Student,

This course is scheduled to be retired on June 30, 2025.  You may continue using this course; however, we highly suggest moving to the new, updated course.  

Revolution: The Progress of Liberalism


Embark on a captivating intellectual journey in this thought-provoking exploration. Students will delve into the minds of influential philosophers from Ockham to Kant, examining their ideas through the lens of Christian revelation. This unique blend of philosophy and history fosters a deep understanding of the interconnectedness between the philosophical foundations of modernity and today’s world, ensuring students develop critical thinking skills rooted in their Catholic faith.

How to Get the Most out of Revolution: The Progress of Liberalism with Phillip Campbell

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MR. CAMPBELL GRADE YOUR STUDENTS'S WORK, INSTRUCTOR ACCESS IS AVAILABLE!

  • Review the Grading and Homework policy at the bottom of this section

  • Come to class prepared and ready to take copious amounts of notes

  • Review the recordings and your notes weekly for increased comprehension

  • Complete all reading assignments in a timely manner

  • Turn in essays on time; if you need an extension or there is a problem, communicate it to Mr. C

  • Contact Mr. C at phicampiii@gmail.com, not through the Caravel messaging system he hates

  • Take each quiz weekly. Have a parent record your grade

  • Refer this class to all your friends and sibs

Total Classes: 14

 Duration: 55 minutes

 Prerequisite: None, but Early Modern European History and Modern European History are helpful (available through Unlimited Access).

Suggested Grade Level: 11th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: 1 full semester World History or Philosophy

Instructor: Phillip Campbell

Course Description: Part philosophy, part history, this course will introduce students to the most influential thinkers and philosophical systems of modernity. The course will evaluate each system in light of Christian revelation and help students to see the connection between these philosophies and the contemporary world.

Course Outline:

  • Week 1) Ockham & Nominalism

  • Week 2) Bacon & Hobbes

  • Week 3) Descartes

  • Week 4) Rationalism

  • Week 5) Masonry & The Enlightenment

  • Week 6) Kantian Idealism

  • Week 7) Age of Revolution

  • Week 8) Romanticism

  • Week 9) Hegelian Dialectic

  • Week 10) Communism and the Spirit of 48'

  • 1Week 11) Modernism & Catholic Liberalism

  • Week 12) Russian Revolution

  • Week 13) Sexual Revolution

  • Week 14) The New Atheism

Course Materials: All materials provided FREE by the instructor.

Homework: Primary source readings provided by the instructor with short answer questions and weekly quizzes (automated for immediate feedback). Expect to spend approximately 3 hours per week on homework outside of class.

Course name
X (Newer Course is now Available-retiring soon) Revolution: The Progress of Liberalism
Instructor
Phillip Campbell
Semester
Recorded
Category
Philosophy ➤ World Philosophy History
Grade levels
High School
Start time
January 16th, 2018 at 12:00 AM ET
Course type
Recorded, free with subscription
Relative due dates
Relative due dates are disabled for this course.
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Phillip Campbell
phicampiii@gmail.com

Phillip Campbell holds a BA in European History from Ave Maria University and a certificate in Secondary Education through Madonna University. He taught history and Scripture for the St. Augustine Homeschool Enrichment Program for ten years and is the author of the popular ” Story of Civilization” series by TAN Books. Mr. Campbell has also been published by The Catholic Textbook Project, Ave Maria Press, Our Sunday Visitor, Arx Publishing, and Arouca Press and his articles have appeared in online and print journals such as the St. Austin Review, New Oxford Review, and New Liturgical Movement.

Testimonies from students:
 To quote one student from Intro to Formal Logic (Recorded), he said that Mr. Campbell was “WONDERFUL. Absolutely enjoyed it!” 

“Mr. Campbell took the dullness out of learning, and he made each class fun and exciting. I think that with his teaching method he could make any subject I hated into a productive and enjoyable learning experience. I would take as many of his classes as I could.”

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