Universität Wien

180096 VO-L History of Philosophy II (2016W)

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

  • Tuesday 04.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 11.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 18.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 25.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 08.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 15.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 22.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 29.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 06.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 13.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 10.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 17.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Tuesday 24.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9

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).
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.

Association in the course directory

BA M 4.2, EC 4.2

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