Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
Continental Philosophy
Course Number:
W_BA_COEN
Course Description:
This course introduces into European philosophy of the 20th century, and aims at a better understanding of the most important themes and topics in this tradition. At large it is characterized by two lines of thought: the decentering of the subject and the linguistic turn. These developments are traceable in the most important philosophical schools of this period. Another important topic is the Enlightenment: many philosophers either relate to this historical period in the European history, or develop a novel notion of what it entails. A third characteristic is critique: most philosophers either develop a strong critique of our age or of the philosophical tradition, or both.
In the course, you will be introduced into these ideas and will read and discuss texts of important philosophers of the 20th and 21th century.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
PHIL 100
Attachment Files:
Studyguide (15)_16.pdf
