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Russian Philosophy (B-KUL-W0ED4A)

4 ECTSEnglish26 First term
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This course is not taught this academic year, but will be taught next year. This course is not taught this academic year, but will be taught next year.
POC Philosophy (internationaal)

Aims

The aim of the course is to present an overview, both historic and thematic, of the Russian philosophical tradition from the beginnings to the 20th century. 
At the end of the course the student should:
- have an insight of the most important traditions with Russian philosophy.
- have knowledge of the philosophical ideas of the most important representatives of the  aforementioned tradition.
- be able to show how Russian philosophy is both embedded in the Western tradition but also partly presents its own solutions to traditional philosophical problems.
- interpret and discuss Russian philosophical texts.
- be able to compare the different approaches in Russian philosophy and to critically evaluate them.

Previous knowledge

This is an introductory philosophy course so no previous knowledge is required. Knowledge of English is presupposed

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Activities

4 ects. Russian Philosophy (B-KUL-W0ED4a)

4 ECTSEnglishFormat: Lecture26 First term
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POC Philosophy (internationaal)

Content

This course intends to present an introduction to and an overview of the Russian tradition in philosophy. The aim is twofold: on the one hand, to investigate the characteristic features of this tradition and in what sense these features have had an influence on the specific proposals concerning metaphysical, social and ethical problems put forward by Russian philosophers; on the other hand, to indicate how all of this is part of a broader philosophical and cultural context. This aim is achieved by connecting the historical-philosophical component with a more thematic reading of relevant texts of philosophers discussed.

Course material

Recommended text books (available in the Library of the Institute of Philosophy):
Copleston, F.C., Philosophy in Russia, Notre Dame University Press, 1986.
Edie, J.M. (a.o. eds.), Russian Philosophy, Chicago, Chicago University Press, 1965, 3 vol..

Format: more information

Students are required to take notes in class on which the exam will be based.

Evaluation

Evaluation: Russian Philosophy (B-KUL-W2ED4a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral
Type of questions : Open questions

Explanation


The exam consists of theoretical questions on the philosophers and philosophical currents discussed and on the comparison between the philosophical systems of several philosophers.