Universität Wien

010090 VO Advanced Course Philosophical Anthropology (2024S)

"The Problem of Humanism"

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Katholische Theologie
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We 22.05. 16:45-18:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5

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Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wednesday 06.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Wednesday 13.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Wednesday 20.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Wednesday 10.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Wednesday 17.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Wednesday 24.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Wednesday 08.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Wednesday 15.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Wednesday 29.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Wednesday 05.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Wednesday 12.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Wednesday 19.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Objectives: The lecture provides an overview of the concept of humanism since the early modern period, with a focus on the discussion of humanism in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Content: Modern thought knows not one but many humanisms. What they all have in common, however, is that they place the human being at the centre and recognise being human as an ethical value. The lecture will first give an overview of modern humanism. In particular, it will discuss the concept of humanity that guides the various humanisms. This will also pave the way for the second part of the lecture, which will deal with positions critical of humanism. Finally, the third part will deal with current post- and transhumanist concepts.

Methods: The lecture is divided into 70 minutes of lecture and 20 minutes for questions and discussion.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam of 90 minutes.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Knowledge of the subject matter, independence of presentation. In addition, productive participation in the discussion will have a positive effect on the overall grade.

Exam is passed when 51 % of a score of 25 points has been achieved.

Examination topics

The subject matter presented in the lecture. Thesis sheets summarising the relevant aspects are uploaded to Moodle for each session.

Reading list

Hubert Cancik, ‎ Horst Groschopp, ‎ Frieder Otto Wolf: Humanismus: Grundbegriffe, Oldenbourg 2016
Richard Faber, Enno Rudolph (Hg.): Humanismus in Geschichte und Gegenwart, Tübingen 2002
Paul Oskar Kristeller: Humanismus und Renaissance: Philosophie, Bildung und Kunst, München 1974
Janina Loh: Trans- und Posthumanismus, Hamburg 2019
Barbara Stiewe: Der "Dritte Humanismus": Aspekte deutscher Griechenrezeption, Oldenbourg 2011
Richard Toellner (Hg.): Aufklärung und Humanismus, Oldenbourg 2015

Association in the course directory

für 011 (15W) FTH 10, 033 195 (17W) BRP 16rwb, BRP 15krp, BRP 15ktb

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