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Beginnings
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:40:50
Abstract
"All beginnings are difficult,” goes the saying, “but without them there wouldn't be endings." However, what makes beginnings so difficult? What kind of action is that? Which knowledge does it presuppose? And what would a beginning say about the end? We will pursue these questions by reading sacred, philosophical, literary, and scientific texts that, each in its own way, make a beginning.
Objective
- thorough reading and critical analysis of the texts - reflections on the historical and epistemological function of fictional origins such as cosmological myths, foundationalist philosophy, and poetic incantations - rhetorical analysis of foundational acts carried out in thought and writing - introduction of the problem of justifying knowledge
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DS , DR , MSC
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
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Aufgrund eines Forschungsaufenthalts müssen die vier letzten Sitzungen im Mai entfallen. Der Ausfall wird, in Absprache mit den TeilnehmerInnen, kompensiert, etwa indem wir die vorherigen Sitzungen um jeweils 30 min verlängern.
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28 h semesterly |
Offered In
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GESS Science in Perspective (Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "GESS Science in Perspective" courses. Further below you will find courses under the category "Type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. During the Bachelor’s degree Students should acquire at least 6 ECTS and during the Master’s degree 2 ECTS. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (Suitable for all students. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Doctoral Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (More Information at: )