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DISCUSSION QUESTION CHOICE #1:  History of Philosophy : Hegelian Unity? According to the philosopher George Hegel, the history of western philosophy displays a unity of tradition that seeks fundamental questions of truth, being and morality. Explore this Hegelian concept by engaging in this topic:

Answer the Question: Does a unity exist in the philosophers we have studied?

Use your understanding of the learning resources of the philosophers we have studied (Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, Locke, Kant) to make your argument. 

I. REQUIRED READING

(1) Gracia, Jorge J. E. "History and Historiography of Philosophy." Encyclopedia of Philosophy, edited by Donald M. Borchert, 2nd ed., vol. 4, Macmillan Reference USA, 2006, pp. 396-402.

A very good introduction to the practice of the History of Philosophy.

II. SUPPLEMENTAL READING

(2)  Haney, William S., II. "Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel." Salem Press Biographical Encyclopedia, 2013.

A short introduction to the life and writings of George W.F. Hegel. [ADA: Audio option]

(3)  Barnett, Dan. "Martin Heidegger." Salem Press Biographical Encyclopedia, 2013.

A short introduction to the life and writings of Martin Heidegger. [ADA: Audio option]

(4) Rupprecht, Nancy Ellen. "Simone De Beauvoir." Salem Press Biographical Encyclopedia, 2013.

A short introduction to the life and writings of Simone de Beauvoir. [ADA: Audio option]