2020-2021 / PCER0016-1

Philosophical methods

Duration

15h SEM

Number of credits

 University certificate in philosophical practices2 crédits 

Lecturer

Marc-Antoine Gavray

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

All year long

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This course considers the history of philosophy through its methods, in particular the history of hellenestic and roman philosophy, which Pierre Hadot characterized with the notion of "spiritual exercises". We will try to draw exercises from these authors, that can be practiced alone or collectively, but also to seek for adaptations to our times.
The five lessons will deal with the following topics:

  • The concept of spirituel exercise
  • The Stoics
  • The Epicurians
  • The Sceptics
 

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

With its restricted overview of the history of philosophy, this course offers an original view. It will provide participants with a set of tools that can be reproduced in their context of work.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

No prerequisite.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

This seminar takes place on Wednesdays, 6-9pm (A2/4/12). It is scheduled on:

  • 14/10/20
  • 2/12/20
  • 20/01/21
  • 24/02/21
  • 24/03/21

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Recommended or required readings

Readings will be suggested to participants at the end of each talk.

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Participants are free to submit a first version of their paper by April 30 2021. They will thus profit of a first reading that will not be taken into account for the final note.
The revised paper is due for May 31 2021. A copy will be sent by email to Marc-Antoine.Gavray@uliege.be and a printed copy will be let in his box. 

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Marc-Antoine.Gavray@uliege.be