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Günther Anders: The Antiquity of Man
Günther Anders: Die Antiquiertheit des Menschen
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:15
Abstract
The philosopher Günther Anders characterized his monograph "Die Antiquiertheit ds Menschen" as a "philosophical anthropology in the age of technocracy". Anders had written his book under the impression of the atom bomb, the computer and visual mass media. Today, the book is more relevant than ever: What is the role of human beings in the Anthropocene?
Objective
The goal of this seminar is a close reading of Günther Anders's "Die Antiquiertheit des Menschen", reflect its main topics and hypotheses and discuss their relevance for our time.
Content
The basic material for this seminar will be the monograph „Die Antiquiertheit des Menschen" ( Link )). Reading this book and other texts will lead to a comparison between the period after WW II (1950s-1970s) and the situation in the early 21st century. What can philosophical anthropology tell us about the role of human beings in the age of anthropocene?
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DS , MSC
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| seminar | Günther Anders: Die Antiquiertheit des Menschen |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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GESS Science in Perspective (Only the topics listed in this paragraph can be chosen as GESS Science in Perspective. Further below you will find the "type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. 6 ECTS need to be acquired during the BA and 2 ECTS during the MA 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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