Duration
45h SEM
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The seminar in ontology is organized in odd-numered year.
In 2025-2026, the seminar will be devoted to the concept of "Matter". For more details, see "supports de cours"
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Conceptualization and problematization of a fundamental question in philosophy; in-depth mastery of theoretical contents both in the history of philosophy and in contemporary issues.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Undergraduate philosophical education. Passive command of the English language.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Collective work on a philosophical theme through readings, lessons and talks as well as discussions.
The theme of the Ontology Seminar this year will be "Matter". In the first term, it will be held on Friday Sept. 26, Oct. 10, Oct. 24, Oct. 27, Nov. 7, Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Meeting Space of the Philosophy Department. The work will be organized around presentations by teachers and guest speakers.
In the second term, exchange and discussion sessions will be set up tu support students in writing a text taking "matter" as a theme These sessions will take place on Friday February 20, March 13 and April 3. A fourth session could be organized at a date that suits the entire audience.
A final session will be held on May 8. It will consist of a discussion led by students who have chosen "Travaux de recherche à partir du séminaire d'ontologie".
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
- MyULiège
Further information:
Ontology Seminar
A list of books will be given to students during the first session.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- Remote
written exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Out-of-session test(s)
Further information:
Exam(s) in session
/
Written work / report
Additional information:
Personal research work and its oral and written presentation.
The active participation during the sessions will also be taken into account.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Ontology Seminar
Laurence Bouquiaux (laurence.bouquiaux@uliege.be), Olivier Dubouclez (olivier.dubouclez@uliege.be)