Monograph Themes in History of Philosophy I

Recommended Prerequisites

Não aplicável.

Teaching Methods

The method includes components of synthesis lectures and research seminar.

Most of the time will be occupied with the discussion of the texts and analysis of the philosophical issues they raise.

Learning Outcomes

Course aims:

a) To teach students how to read extended philosophical texts in depth;

b) To encourage reflection on key aspects of the human condition;

c) To promote the exercise of critical reading and writing.

 

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the course, the students will be able to demonstrate intellectual, transferable and practical skills appropriate to this academic level and in particular will be able to demonstrate:

a) knowledge and understanding of classic philosophical arguments as presented in their original contexts

b) capability to paraphrase and explain philosophical arguments in their own words.

c) how to conduct a detailed analysis of texts, theories and arguments.

d) Comprehend and make use of specialized philosophical terminology in the production of a philosophy paper following a well defined methodology.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Topics and texts discussed will vary according to the selection made for each semester and can cross  very different topics and authors. Indicative exemplification:  the course may concentrate on one major work of a philosopher (Plato’s Republic or Timaeus; Aristotle’s De anima or Nicomachean Ethics, Descartes’ Meditations, Hume’s Treatise of Human Nature, Kant, Critique of Pure Reason) or on one special issue( for instance, “fate, determinism and freedom”, “Theories of perception”, “Relation configurations”, “Philosophy and Medicine”, “Philosophy and Literature”).

Nota Bene: Every year, before semester beginning, a detailed syllabus will be published.

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Discussion, attendance and participation : 15.0%
Final discussion : 25.0%
Writing assignments and exams : 60.0%

Bibliography

Relevant entries from Stanford Enciclopedia of Philosophy, Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy and Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
Classical texts and coursework will be available through inforestudante and in the University of Coimbra Library .

N.B. : bibliografia mais específica será indicada no início do semestre de acordo com os textos e temas escolhidos.