Wittgenstein’s Tractatus is one of the most influential philosophical works in the 20th century. Its overall structure and general doctrine are relatively easy to grasp, but its details can be frustratingly difficult. The course aims at a thorough, and reasonably close reading of the work, tracing its background in “the great works of Frege and the writings of … Betrand Russell”, as well as in Schopenhauer, Tolstoy and Hertz. Reading, and sometimes other, assignments are given each week. The examination will be by means of a substantial take home task.
Onderwijsvorm
Seminar
Toetsing
Take home exam
Literatuur
To be announced
Rooster
see Rooster MA-programma 2008-2009
Aanmelden
Please register for this course on U-twist. See registration procedure
Informatie
Prof.dr. B.G. Sundholm ( b.g.sundholm@phil.leidenuniv.nl)
Opmerkingen
Specialisation: Theoretical Philosophy / History of Philosophy