B-KUL-W0EA7A Historical Introduction to Philosophy
General information
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Academic year: 2011-2012
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Study points: 5
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Language: English
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Difficulty:
Introductory
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Duration:
39.0 hours
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Periodicity:
Taught in the first semester
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POC:
POC Philosophy (internationaal)
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Taught by
Moors Martin
Aims
In this course an attempt is made to understand the nature of philosophy, the kind of questions philosophers ask, the difference between philosophy and science, etc. This is achieved through a reflection on the way important philosophers have understood the philosophical project in the course of history.
Previous knowledge
No specific previous knowledge is required.
This course is included in
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Abridged Programme) (64-65 sp.) (Required)
Study Abroad Programme in European Culture and Society (PECS)
Erasmus Mundus Master of Bioethics
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Required)
Course Material
Articles and literature
Syllabus
Activities
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B-KUL-W0EA7a Historical Introduction to Philosophy |
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General information
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Study points: 4.00
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Language: English
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Category:
Lectures
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Duration:
39.0 hours
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Periodicity:
Taught in the first semester
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POC:
POC Philosophy (internationaal)
Taught by
Moors Martin
Content
The course is not a survey of the history of philosophy, it seeks to introduce students to some of the fundamental questions philosophers have asked. Some of the themes dealt with: difference between mythical consciousness and philosophy, the origin of philosophy in ancient Greece, the nature of philosophical questions, a new beginning in Modern philosophy, philosophy and its history, etc.
Course Material
The course material consists of some texts of the philosophers studied in the course. A syllabus is also available.
This course is also included in
W0EA7B Historical Introduction to Philosophy
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B-KUL-W0ED7a Historical Introduction to Philosophy: Learning Assignments |
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General information
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Study points: 1.00
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Language: English
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Category:
Lectures
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Periodicity:
Taught in the first semester
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POC:
POC Philosophy (internationaal)
Taught by
Moors Martin
Content
Classic (short) texts from the history of philosophy (for example:
Plato's allegory of the cave, Aristotle's Metaphysics, Book I,
Descartes' Meditations etc.) are at the student's disposal for reading.
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