180082 SE Aristotle's "Metaphysics" (2015W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Tu 15.09.2015 15:00 to Mo 28.09.2015 09:00
- Registration is open from We 30.09.2015 15:00 to Mo 05.10.2015 09:00
- Deregistration possible until Sa 31.10.2015 23:59
Details
max. 45 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Thursday
15.10.
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Thursday
22.10.
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Thursday
29.10.
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Thursday
05.11.
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Thursday
12.11.
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Thursday
19.11.
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Thursday
26.11.
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Thursday
03.12.
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Thursday
10.12.
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Thursday
17.12.
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Thursday
07.01.
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Thursday
14.01.
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Thursday
21.01.
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
Thursday
28.01.
11:30 - 13:00
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Aristotle's Metaphysics is one the most important philosophical texts not only of the classical antiquity but in the history of philosophy as a whole. In this work Aristotle outlines his mature views on being, what counts as such, what are the important distinctions to make, and how being should be studied. In the seminar we will focus primarily on the central books of the Metaphysics, namely Gamma to Theta (IV-IX), and we will discuss what Aristotle calls the science of being (Gamma), what he considers as substance, how he distinguishes form and matter, potentiality and actuality (Zeta-Theta).
Assessment and permitted materials
Regular attendance and active participation in the seminar discussions
Individual or group oral presentation (20 min) on topics, concepts, or text portions of the Metaphysics
Homework, short commentaries
Two Essays (8-9 p.)
Individual or group oral presentation (20 min) on topics, concepts, or text portions of the Metaphysics
Homework, short commentaries
Two Essays (8-9 p.)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Familiarity with the key topics and concepts of Aristotle's Metaphysics (Substance, Form, Matter, Potentiality, Actuality)
Development of reading and interpretation skills necessary for the study of Aristotle's texts
Improvement of philosophical argumentations and essay writing
Development of reading and interpretation skills necessary for the study of Aristotle's texts
Improvement of philosophical argumentations and essay writing
Examination topics
Careful close reading of the central books of the Metaphysics (Gamma to Theta)
Individual or group presentations of the students
Discussions in class of topics and concepts of Aristotle's Metaphysics
Homework/short commentaries and two essays
Additionally it is planned a series of talks on Aristotle's philosophy and especially on the Metaphysics with invited speakers.
Individual or group presentations of the students
Discussions in class of topics and concepts of Aristotle's Metaphysics
Homework/short commentaries and two essays
Additionally it is planned a series of talks on Aristotle's philosophy and especially on the Metaphysics with invited speakers.
Reading list
Greek Text and German Translation
W. Jaeger, Aristotelis Metaphysica, Oxford 1957
H. Bonizt, Aristoteles Metaphysik, revised by U. Wolf, Rowohlts 1994a good introduction to the Metaphysics is the book of
Vasilis Politis, Aristotle and the Metaphysics, Routledge 2004Further recommended literature includes:D. Bostock, Aristotle: Metaphysics Books Zeta and Theta, Oxford 1994
M. Burnyeat, A Map of Metaphysics Zeta, Pittsburgh 2001
M. Frede and G. Patzig, Aristoteles Metaphysik Zeta, Munich 1988
S. Marc Cohen, Aristotle Metaphysics, Stanford Encyclopedia of PhilosophyFurther and more specialized literature will be given at the beginning of the semester
W. Jaeger, Aristotelis Metaphysica, Oxford 1957
H. Bonizt, Aristoteles Metaphysik, revised by U. Wolf, Rowohlts 1994a good introduction to the Metaphysics is the book of
Vasilis Politis, Aristotle and the Metaphysics, Routledge 2004Further recommended literature includes:D. Bostock, Aristotle: Metaphysics Books Zeta and Theta, Oxford 1994
M. Burnyeat, A Map of Metaphysics Zeta, Pittsburgh 2001
M. Frede and G. Patzig, Aristoteles Metaphysik Zeta, Munich 1988
S. Marc Cohen, Aristotle Metaphysics, Stanford Encyclopedia of PhilosophyFurther and more specialized literature will be given at the beginning of the semester
Association in the course directory
BA M 5.2, PP 57.3.2, BA UF PP 08, HPS M1.1, M1.3
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