Fundamental Concepts in Philosophy - ASZFS0073

• Title: Fundamental Concepts in Philosophy
• Guaranteed by: Institute of Philosophy and Religious Studies (21-UFAR)
• Faculty: Faculty of Arts
• Actual: from 2024
• Semester: winter
• Points: 0
• E-Credits: 3
• Examination process: winter s.:
• Hours per week, examination: winter s.:2/0, C [HT]
• Capacity: unlimited / unknown (180)
• Min. number of students: unlimited
• 4EU+: no
• Virtual mobility / capacity: no
• State of the course: taught
• Language: English
• Teaching methods: full-time
• Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan; enabled for web enrollment; priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan
• Guarantor: BcA. Sybren Heyndels, M.A., Ph.D.
• Teacher(s): BcA. Sybren Heyndels, M.A., Ph.D.

Annotation

This course offers an introduction to central debates in contemporary philosophy. The course structure consists of weekly lectures, each focusing on a different key concept in philosophy (truth, knowledge, science, human nature, free will, justice, etc.), providing an overview of the most significant philosophical theories related to that concept. The importance of critical thinking about these concepts will be highlighted by demonstrating their relevance to ongoing debates in contemporary society, including discussions about post-truth, fake news, conspiracy theories, the advent of AI, and political polarization. This course is open to students with no background in philosophy.

Last update: Heyndels Sybren, BcA., M.A., Ph.D. (27.08.2024)

Course completion requirements

Written exam based on the material taught during the lectures.

Last update: Heyndels Sybren, BcA., M.A., Ph.D. (12.09.2024)

Literature

A list of background readings will be made accessible to students participating in this course.

Last update: Heyndels Sybren, BcA., M.A., Ph.D. (27.08.2024)