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Theoretical and Practical Rationality

Course
2009-2010

The seminar offers close examination of current philosophical discussions about practical rationality, and its relation to theoretical rationality: Is practical rationality to be conceived of as distinct from or merely as an application of theoretical rationality; philosophical problems concerning moral motivation; practical deliberation, etc.

Method of instruction

Core seminar

Examination

Active student participation – preparation, presentation, term paper

Required reading

Paul Thagard, Coherence in Thought and Action. Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 2000.

Timetable

see Timetable MPhil in Philosophy: Rationality 2008-2009

Registration

Please register for this course with the student administration: y.van.eijk@phil.leidenuniv.nl

Information

prof.dr. P. Kleingeld ( p.kleingeld@phil.leidenuniv.nl)

Remarks

Compulsory for all second-year research master students.