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180079 VO-L History of Philosophy II (2016S)

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 18.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 08.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 15.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 22.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 29.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 06.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 13.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 20.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 27.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 03.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 10.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 17.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Lecture series with optional Q&As.

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).

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.

Association in the course directory

BA M 4.2, EC 4.2

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