180166 KU Philosophy of Evil (2024W)
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 Mo 09.09.2024 09:00 to Su 15.09.2024 23:59
- Registration is open from Tu 24.09.2024 09:00 to Su 29.09.2024 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Su 10.11.2024 23:59
Details
max. 30 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Thursday 17.10. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
- Thursday 24.10. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
- Thursday 31.10. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
- Thursday 07.11. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
- N Thursday 14.11. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
- Thursday 21.11. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
- Thursday 28.11. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
- Thursday 05.12. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
- Thursday 12.12. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
- Thursday 09.01. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
- Thursday 16.01. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
- Thursday 23.01. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
- Thursday 30.01. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
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Aims, contents and method of the course
In philosophy, evil has been discussed in a variety of contexts and throughout the history of thought. Whereas some connotate "absolutely bad" and "morally blameworthy" with that concept, others argue that evil is part of our daily performances. In this seminar, we will read historic and current theories that explore and explain "evil" in the context of philosophy. The seminar will give a broad survey of key texts. It is the goal to gather a differentiated perspective on the meaning and contexts of the debates on "evil". This also includes some references to approaches in psychology.The Seminar will be held in English.
Assessment and permitted materials
Students should read the texts thoroughly and participate actively, give a presentation of one of the texts each, discuss with each other in the seminar, and complete the seminar with a paper (length about 15 pages). In addition, each student will contribute to the final colloquium with a presentation.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
All tasks (presence and participation, presentation of a text, presentation in the final colloquium, term paper) must be completed to receive a positive grade.If you miss more than one session, it needs to be justified in writing. You mustn't miss more than 3 sessions.At least 60% are necessary for a positive grade.
the presentation of a text counts for 20%,
the presentation at the colloquium counts for 20%,
the seminar paper counts for 60%.
the presentation of a text counts for 20%,
the presentation at the colloquium counts for 20%,
the seminar paper counts for 60%.
Examination topics
Reading list
The full list of literature will be available at the beginning of the term. The texts will also be posted on Moodle.
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Th 03.10.2024 13:06