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The schism of professional philosophy into distinct discourses – analytic and continental philosophy – was a defining event in twentieth century intellectual history. Even in a discipline prone to stark division, the analytic-continental divide was an exceptional case, creating a gulf of acrimony and neglect across the discipline of philosophy. This course examines the rift between analytic and continental philosophers as both an intellectual and social phenomenon. Students will read works from both traditions, learning how members of each conceived of the methods, aims, and subject of philosophical inquiry. Against this backdrop, they will explore the history of disciplines, the consequences of methodological schism, and the possibility of communication between different conceptual paradigms. Because analytic and continental texts are rarely taught within a single course, this seminar provides a unique opportunity to consider what the domain of philosophical knowledge is and how such knowledge should be pursued.