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Study programmes 2009-2010Last update : 28/06/2010
PHIL0010-1  History of contemporary philosophy
Duration :  45h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in history of art and archeology, general orientation, 3rd yearToute l'année5
Bachelor in history, 3rd yearToute l'année5
Bachelor in history of art and archeology, musicology orientation, 3rd yearToute l'année5
Bachelor in philosophy, 3rd yearToute l'année6
Bachelor in Romance languages and literatures, 3rd yearToute l'année3
Holder(s) :  Arnaud Dewalque
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  The course deals with some significant criticisms of Kant's project in the 19th century (Herbart, Bolzano, Brentano, etc.) and their influence on the beginnings of contemporary philosophy - particularly on phenomenology and logical positivism. From a thematic point of view, one will focus on the question of empiricism, asking for example whether philosophy can be based on a descriptive ground and, if it does, in what sense.
Course objective :  To explore the roots of contemporary philosophy in 19th century german-speaking philosophy.
Prerequisites :  At least one Philosophy course.
Organization :  Duration and period : 45 hours 1st + 2nd quadrimesters. First lesson: october 6 2009.

See http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires
Assessment :  Oral examination
Contacts :  Teacher
Arnaud Dewalque
Dpt of Philosophy
7, Place du 20-août, Building A1/2nd floor
B-4000 Liège
Phone 0032 (4) 366 55 92
E-mail a.dewalque@ulg.ac.be


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