180017 VO-L G.W. Leibniz (2015S)
Theory of Individuality
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Language: German
Examination dates
- Tuesday 30.06.2015
- Tuesday 13.10.2015 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Tuesday 01.12.2015 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
- Tuesday 26.01.2016 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
- Tuesday 05.04.2016
- Tuesday 14.11.2017
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 10.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 42 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 7
- Tuesday 17.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 42 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 7
- Tuesday 24.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 42 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 7
- Tuesday 14.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 42 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 7
- Tuesday 21.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 42 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 7
- Tuesday 28.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 42 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 7
- Tuesday 05.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 42 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 7
- Tuesday 12.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 42 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 7
- Tuesday 19.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 42 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 7
- Tuesday 02.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 42 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 7
- Tuesday 09.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 42 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 7
- Tuesday 16.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 42 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 7
- Tuesday 23.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 42 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 7
- Tuesday 30.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 42 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 7
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Aims, contents and method of the course
In the principle of the monad, Leibniz has exposed the problem of individuality in the most poignant form, Ernst Cassirer notes. The lecture explores Leibniz' conception of individuality focusing on the three writings which recent research (Patrick Riley, Harvard) characterizes as Leibniz' Viennese Trinity. In the course of this investigation, key conceptions - such as individual substance, multiplicity in unity, individual representation of the universe, the moral word - will be addressed, also with regard to their critical thrust against mechanistic and materialistic positions. The relevance of Leibniz' reflections on individuality for today will be discussed with reference to their current reception in diverse discourses on ontology, ethics, justice, hermeneutucs, psychology and philosophy of religion.
Assessment and permitted materials
Written exam, four dates (June, October, November, January 2016)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The lecture intends to present conceptions from the history of philosophy in a manner that may prove instrumental for a differentiated approach to contemporary discourses.
Examination topics
At the end of each lecture there will be time for questions and discussion.
Reading list
Introductury literature:
M. Carrara / A.M. Nunziante / G. Tomasi (eds.), Individuals, Minds and Bodies: Themes from Leibniz, Wiesbaden 2004.
The Bloomsbury Companion to Leibniz, ed. Brandon C. Look, London 2014.
M. Hockney, The Science of Monads, 2015.
M. Carrara / A.M. Nunziante / G. Tomasi (eds.), Individuals, Minds and Bodies: Themes from Leibniz, Wiesbaden 2004.
The Bloomsbury Companion to Leibniz, ed. Brandon C. Look, London 2014.
M. Hockney, The Science of Monads, 2015.
Association in the course directory
BA M 5.2
M3 B. Metaphysik/ Ontologie, Phänomenologie, Philosophie des Geistes
BA M14,
HPS (neu) M1.1, M1.3
PP 57.3.2
M3 B. Metaphysik/ Ontologie, Phänomenologie, Philosophie des Geistes
BA M14,
HPS (neu) M1.1, M1.3
PP 57.3.2
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