Admission requirements
Admission to this course is restricted to MA students in Philosophy.
Description
In this course we will focus on the emergence of German Idealism in the immediate reaction to Kant’s transcendental philosophy. We will concentrate on Kant and three of the most notable figures to use his philosophy as a basis for their own systematic development: Fichte, Schelling and Hegel. These philosophers advocated a rethinking of the human being as the point of departure for a new orientation of philosophy: as the foundation of all other scientific undertakings. German Idealism is remarkable in that here is developed a systematic treatment of logic, metaphysics, epistemology, moral and political philosophy and aesthetics. During this module, we will read the classical texts of this period in order to understand, discuss and critically analyse themes such as the notion of the absolute, the relationship between the subject and an objective world, human freedom, the role of history and art.
Course objectives
This course aims to investigate the ideas as developed by German Idealism by drawing upon the texts of its key thinkers. Students will be expected to be able to compare, contrast and critically discuss the main arguments both written and orally.
Students who successfully complete the course will have a good understanding of:
the key ideas as developed by German Idealists and what these ideas are a response to;
German Idealism in the place of the history of philosophy.
Students who successfully complete the course will be able to:
give a critical discussion of the ideas as developed by German Idealists;
formulate a reasoned argumentation of their position in the topics covered in this course;
use close readings to critically interpret the assigned texts and to place these texts in a broader philosophical context, going beyond the assigned readings where necessary.
present their ideas both orally and in writing.
Timetable
See Timetables Philosophy 2014-2015 , Timetables MA Philosophy 60 EC/120 EC.
Mode of instruction
- Lectures and seminars
Attendance required.
Course Load
Total course load: 280 hours
Hours spent on attending lectures and seminars: 42 hours
Time for studying the compulsory literature: 56 hours
Time for completing assignments: 20 hours
Time to write two papers (including reading / research): 162 hours
Assessment method
Presentation (15%)
Final research paper (85%)
Class preparation and attendance are required and are conditions for submission of the paper.
Blackboard
Blackboard will be used for posting of texts and course information.
Reading list
A reader will be made available through ReaderonlineThere is no requirement to study literature before the start of the course.
Registration
Please register for this course on uSis.
See Registration for courses and examinations
Students are strongly advised to register in uSis through the activity number which can be found in the timetable for courses in the column under the heading “Act.nbr”.
Registration Studeren à la carte and Contractonderwijs
Not applicable.
Contact
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