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180018 VO-L History of Philosophy II (2017W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie

This lecture series aims at giving an introductory survey of typical philosophical topics which originated from the reception of antique philosophy in the middle ages and the early modern period.

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 13.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
  • Friday 20.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
  • Friday 27.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
  • Friday 03.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
  • Friday 10.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
  • Friday 17.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
  • Friday 24.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
  • Friday 01.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
  • Friday 15.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
  • Friday 12.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
  • Friday 19.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
  • Friday 26.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Lecture series with optional Q&As.

This lecture series aims at giving an introductory survey of typical philosophical topics which originated from the reception of antique philosophy in the middle ages and the early modern period.

Aim: To provide a survey of recurring themes in medieval and early modern philosophy and discuss the contemporary interest in these historical matters.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written final exam (90 minutes).

If you want to make use of a German dictionary, you will have to hand in the dictionary before the exam for a general check.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The written exam consists of ten questions, each complete and correct answer is awarded 10 points.

Grading scale:

60 points and less: fail;

61-70 points: sufficient;

71-80 points: satisfactory;

81-90 points: good;

91-100 points: very good.

Examination topics

To pass the final exam one needs to have read and understood a number of historical texts in addition to the material presented in class.

Reading list

All texts for this course will be made accessible via moodle. These two books are recommended but not required reading:

Flasch, Kurt (2013): Das philosophische Denken im Mittelalter. Von Augustin bis Machiavelli. 3. überarb. und erw. Auflage. Stuttgart: Reclam.

Marenbon, John (2007): Medieval Philosophy. An Historical and Philosophical Introduction. New York u. London: Routledge.

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