New for Spring 2027 - PHIL 420 : Fichte’s Political Philosophy
A COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) Course
PHIL 420: Advanced Topics in 19th and 20th Century European Philosophy
TOPIC: Fichte’s Political Philosophy
TTh 11:30am-12:45pm in PAHB 456
with Dr. Michael Nance
This course offers a unique COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning)
opportunity. It will focus on close reading and discussion of political writings by the
influential post-Kantian philosopher J.G. Fichte. We will also read some of Fichte’s
interlocutors and critics, including the early Hegel.
The course will be taught in parallel with a similar course offered during Spring term
2027 by Prof. James Clarke at the University of York, UK. Professor Clarke is an
internationally recognized expert in Fichte’s political philosophy and a frequent
collaborator with Dr. Nance. Opportunities to interact with Prof. Clarke and his students
at York over zoom meetings will be built into this course, making it a unique international
learning opportunity.
Questions? Please email Dr. Nance: nance@umbc.edu