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862-0114-00L 6 Credits MSC D-GESS

Knowledge, Wisdom, Skepticism, Criticism (University of Zurich)

Wissen, Weisheit, Skepsis, Kritik (Universität Zürich)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Michael Hampe
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student. UZH Module Code: 06SM306f707 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH:
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:07:12

Abstract

The module deals with different forms of knowledge and their relationship to one another from a historical and comparative perspective. The spectrum ranges from attempts to gain and define certainty to radical skepticism. Text testimonies from the Islamic world as well as from Europe and other knowledge traditions will have their say.

Objective

Getting to know and critically dealing with different knowledge terms and traditions.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
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Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Wissen, Weisheit, Skepsis, Kritik (Universität Zürich)
**gemeinsam mit der Universität Zürich**
  • Thu 10:15-12:00
  • Thu None-None
2 h weekly

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