FIL4610 – History of Philosophy 1600-1800 with short essay
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
The topics of this course are works/epochs/schools/ideas in the history of philosophy in the 17th and 18th century. This is the period when the world view of modern science as well as many of the contemporary problems of moral and political philosophy are first formulated. Central figures within metaphysics and epistemology are Descartes, Spinoza, Locke, Leibniz, Berkeley, Hume and Kant, in ethics and politcal philosophy: Hobbes, Grotius, Locke, Hume, Smith og Kant.
Learning outcome
The focus will vary from term to term, but the aim is to give the participants an in depth understanding of philosophical problems from this period and to show their relevance for later discussions. Moreover, since much emphasis is put on a careful reading of historical texts the participants will improve their interpretational skills.
Admission
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Only master degree students can formally enroll, and take the course for credits.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
No obligatory prerequisites beyond the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway.
Examination
A 4-hours school exam and a short essay of approximately 10-15 pages à 2.300 characters, excl. bibliography. The topic must be approved of by the teacher. You submit your essay in Fronter.
When you write an essay you are entitled to receive individual tutoring. However, this requires that you submit a draft to your teacher a few weeks before the final deadline. An exact date will be given by the teacher during the seminar.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
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