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010105 VO Basic Course Philosophical Anthropology (2025W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Theologien und Religionswiss.
Moodle
Mo 26.01. 15:00-16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 06.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 13.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 20.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 03.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 10.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 17.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 24.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 01.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 15.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 12.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Monday 19.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The lecture offers an introduction to the systematic approaches of a philosophical anthropology. The first part gives a rough overview of the philosophical teaching in the history of European philosophy. In the second part, the ongoing debates about the meaning and possibilities of a "philosophical anthropology" as developed in the 20th century by Max Scheler, Helmut Plessner and Arnold Gehlen are presented.
Method: Lecture with opportunity for discussion.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exams in presence, handwritten.
No aids allowed. It is not possible to cancel the test at the beginning once you have received the exam sheet and seen the questions.
The exam is usually held in German, although English and Spanish are feasible if needed.
Please write as clearly as possible, in complete sentences, and extensive.
Address the keywords in the question, which also creates an argumentative arc.
Four exam dates: one at the end of January / begin of February, and at the beginning, middle and end of summer semester.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

In order to pass the exam, sufficient expertise has to be proven, at least 51% of achievable points.

Examination topics

Content of the lecture including material, see MOODLE.

Reading list

See Moodle.

Association in the course directory

für 011 (15W) FTH 10, 033 195 (17W) BRP 15krp, 033 195 (17W) BRP 15ktb, 033 195 (17W) BRP 16rwb, 198 418 RK 09

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