5.00 credits
30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Counet Jean-Michel (coordinator); Leclercq Jean;
Language
French
Prerequisites
- Basic introductory course in metaphysics and the history of philosophy.
- A general understanding of the main problems, schools of thought, and concepts in these areas.
- A general understanding of the main problems, schools of thought, and concepts in these areas.
Main themes
The seminar will deal with a topic in the area of metaphysics and the history of philosophy to be determined by its members in relation to research projects they are working on. Active participation and attendance at seminar meetings is strongly encouraged. Professors and other researchers from the UCL who have an interest in the topic, as well as specialists in the topic from outside the UCL, may participate in the seminar.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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Upon completion of the seminar the student should be able to : - Handle a research topic in the area of metaphysics and history of philosophy, basing this treatment on a critical analysis of major works and texts from authors who deal with the theme in question, as well as on contributions made within the framework of the seminar ; - Write a scientific paper dealing with a research topic that is precisely determined and germane to the theme of the seminar ; - Take an active role in cooperative research on metaphysics and history of philosophy, especially through the discussion of contributions made within the framework of the seminar; |
Content
The lecture will allow students to delve more deeply into the work of some of the most important philosophers of the tradition already encountered in the course of metaphysics. We shall especially read extracts from Hegel's Preface to his Phenomenology, from saint Thomas Aquinas' Summa contra Gentiles, from Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy, and from Aristotle's Metaphysics.
Teaching methods
Lecture.
Evaluation methods
The written exam will be based on the contents of the course and an essay written by the student. No test shall be taken outside the period of exams.
Bibliography
La bibliographie sera progressivement établie en fonction de l'avancement du séminaire et par les contributions des participants.
Faculty or entity
EFIL
