Philosophy

larct1341  2026-2027  Tournai

Philosophy
3.00 credits
30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Roose Marie-Clotilde;
Language
French
Main themes
The philosophy course covers:
  • The definition of a theory (1.),
  • The first metaphysical representations of the world (2.),
  • An overview of the main philosophical schools (3.),
  • The construction and spatialization of thought (4.).
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

Specific Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  • Situate themselves within (and in relation to) a cultural heritage by sharpening critical thinking skills,
  • Reinterpret the pursuit of the ‘good life,’ central to philosophies since antiquity, within a contemporary context,
  • Identify the vocabulary, conceptual tools, and key developments in the evolution of philosophy,
  • Understand philosophy’s fundamental contribution to the conceptualization and practice of architecture, with the aim of contributing to a more habitable world, both individually and collectively.

General Learning Outcomes

In line with the program’s learning outcomes (LOs), this course contributes to the development and acquisition of the following LOs:
  • LO1.1 Identify the parameters and issues of a given situation.
  • LO1.3 Design spaces conducive to the well-being of both human and non-human occupants.
  • LO1.6 Incorporate Sustainable Development requirements into the design process, at multiple scales.
  • LO4.4 Learn and explain the environmental, social, and economic consequences of architectural choices.
  • LO5.1 Communicate attentively and inclusively with the various stakeholders of the architectural project.
  • LO5.2 Organize individual or collective work attentively and inclusively.
  • LO5.3 Advocate for exemplary architecture in light of Sustainable Development requirements.
  • LO6.2 Adopt a critical attitude free from any preconceptions.
 
Bibliography
La bibliographie complète sera mise en ligne sur moodle.
Références principales :
HERSCH Jeanne, L’étonnement philosophique. Une histoire de la philosophie, Coll. « Folio/Essais », Gallimard, 1993 ;
GOETZ B., MADEC Ph., YOUNES Ch., L’indéfinition de l’architecture. Un appel, Editions de la Villette, Paris, 2009 ;
MITROVIC Branko, Philosophy for Architects, Princeton Architectural Press, New York, 2011;
HARARI Y. N., 21 leçons pour le 21e siècle, Albin Michel, Paris, 2018.
Encyclopedia Universalis et autres outils de recherche :
Esthétique et philosophie de l’art. Repères historiques et thématiques, L’Atelier d’Esthétique, Coll. « Le point philosophique », Ed. De Boeck Université, Bruxelles, 2002.
Teaching materials
  • LARCT1341 Philosophie
Faculty or entity
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Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Architecture (Tournai)
ARCT1BA
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