Historical survey of philosophy Early Modern and Contemporary Periods

Academic year: 2007-2008 Course code module FLWF002500 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 6 Study load (hours) 168 Theory (hours): 45,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 1/2 Instructor(s) Willem Lemmens Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties No specific requirements. This is an introductory course *Sequentiality 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) This course aims at developing a general understanding of the history of early modern, modern and contemporary philosophy. The most important authors, themes and schools in theoretical and practical philosophy from Descartes till now are treated. The students should know these historical landmarks and be able to evaluate in general terms their importance for the mainstream discussions in contemporary philosophy. 3. Course content The course starts with an overview of 17th century rationalism and empiricism (with special attention for Descartes and Locke); then follows an overview of 18th century Enlightenment (both Scottish and French) and of the keyfigure Immanuel Kant. In part II of this course the 19th century is focused on, starting with Hegel and ending with William James. In a last part the following schools and tendencies are treated: positivism, phenomenology and hermeneutics (Husserl and Heidegger), the linguistic turn by Wittgenstein, naturalism and reductionism, post-modernism and the critic of naturalism (Taylor, Rorty). 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures 5. Assessment method Exam: Oral, with written preparation 6. Compulsory reading – study material Syllabus available on blackboard 7. Recommended reading - study material see blackboard 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 01/06/2006 01:01 ecampus