Judaism and philosophy

Academic year: 2009-2010 Course code module FLWJS00040 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 4 Study load (hours) 112 Theory (hours): 30,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 1/2 Instructor(s) Joachim Leilich Vivian Liska Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 2nd semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties Elementary knowledge of philosophy *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) Insight into the impact of Jewish thought on philosophy 3. Course content An overview of Jewish philosophy from antiquity to the modern period. More contemporary topics and authors will be presented by the co-lecturers or invited speakers. Invited speakers and co-lecturers will probably present Jewish aspects in the thought of Mendelssohn, Cohen, Arendt, Benjamin, Derrida, Leo Strauss etc. Guest lectures will occasionally take place in English. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures 5. Assessment method Written assignment: Without oral presentation Presentation 6. Compulsory reading – study material Material offered by the lecturers 7. Recommended reading - study material Simon, Heinrich und Marie Simon. Geschichte der jüdischen Philosophie. Leipzig: Reclam, 1999. Frank, Daniel H. and Oliver Leaman. History of Jewish Philosophy. London: Routledge, 1997. 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 18/01/2010 11:46 joachim.leilich