180133 VO The Theory of Evolution: Its History, Its Structure, and Its Philosophical Implications (2015S)
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Language: German
Examination dates
- Wednesday 01.07.2015 16:30 - 18:00 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Monday 05.10.2015 16:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
- Monday 14.12.2015 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
- Monday 01.02.2016 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
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- Wednesday 11.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
- Wednesday 18.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
- Wednesday 25.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
- Wednesday 15.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
- Wednesday 22.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
- Wednesday 29.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
- Wednesday 06.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
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- Wednesday 20.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
- Wednesday 27.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
- Wednesday 03.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
- Wednesday 10.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
- Wednesday 17.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
- Wednesday 24.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
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Aims, contents and method of the course
The theory of evolution is the central theory in the life sciences. Moreover - and consequently - it plays its role in different other disciplines (psychology, cultural and social sciences) and has significant philosophical implications. This lecture is a survey of the theory, its history, structure of argumentation and philosophical implications. Particularly, it deals with evolutionary thinking in the context of a naturalistic world view. The following topics are included: What is evolution ?/ Evolution contra creation / Evidence for evolution / From static to dynamic world view / The forerunnerrs of Darwin / The Darwinian revolution / Darwin's theories / "Darwinistic" misconceptions / Darwin and beyond / Evolution: Chance and necessity / The evolutionary conception of humanity / Knowledge, morality, freedom: Philosophical problems in the focus of evolutionary theory
Assessment and permitted materials
Written examination
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Basic understanding of the theory of evolution and the evolutionary world view
Examination topics
Lecture, possibility of discussion
Reading list
F. M. Wuketits: Evolution. Die Entwicklung des Lebens. 3. Auflage. Beck, München 2009.
F. M. Wuketits: Darwin und der Darwinismus. Beck, München 2005.
F. M. Wuketits: Darwins Kosmos. Sinnvolles Leben in einer sinnlosen Welt. Alibri, Aschaffenburg 2009.
F. M. Wuketits: Darwin und der Darwinismus. Beck, München 2005.
F. M. Wuketits: Darwins Kosmos. Sinnvolles Leben in einer sinnlosen Welt. Alibri, Aschaffenburg 2009.
Association in the course directory
BA M 14, BA M11
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