Metaphysics

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module FLWFA08100 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 5 Study load (hours) 140 Theory (hours): 30,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 1/2 Instructor(s) Geert Van Eekert Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 2nd semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties Knowledge of the main themes and figures of the history of western philosophy is required. *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) Knowledge of and insight into the main definitions of metaphysics pervading the tradition of western philosophy including Hegel, and of the main radical critiques of metaphysics since Hegel. 3. Course content The first part will be an introduction into the philosophical import of five main definitions of metaphysics (defended by Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, Descartes, Kant and Hegel); in the second part, we will discuss the main radical critiques on metaphysics, investigate the meaning of 'the end of metaphysics', and Heidegger's overcoming metaphysics will be introduced. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Seminars (possible question and answer sessions) 5. Assessment method Exam: Oral, with written preparation Closed book Open questions 6. Compulsory reading – study material Reader including the main philosophical texts that will be discussed during the lectures. This reader will be published by Universitas 7. Recommended reading - study material None 8. Tutoring None laatste aanpassing: last update: 18/12/2009 14:50 geert.vaneekert