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851-0354-00L 3 Credits DS D-GESS

Withdrawal Symptoms. Phenomenology and Religion According to Bernard Waldenfels (UZH)

Entzugserscheinungen. Phänomenologie und Religion nach Bernard Waldenfels (UZH)

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Abstract

One can differentiate the same and the other looking at them from a third standpoint, ‘from outside’ – a methodological approach typical for the sciences. The alien, however, only ‘exists’ starting from the own, it appears by withdrawing itself within the sphere of the own and familiar.

Objective

Alien-experiences thus are withdrawal symptoms and phenomena. In alien-experiences, we encounter a call we have to respond to in our behavior. To elucidate this logic of answering in human experience is the leading goal of the ’responsive phenomenology’ developed by Bernhard Waldenfels. In collaborative reading and discussion, the introductory seminar aims to profile the main features of this innovative philosophical approach and ask how life-worldly alien-experiences relate to and are interconnected with scientific experience. On this basis, we will ask how this ‘responsive phenomenology’ can help to map guiding differences in religion (e.g. immanence – transcendence) and religious phenomena (e.g. revelation) in a philosophical perspective and thus to decipher (and relate) the rationalities behind religious and scientific worldviews.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
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Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Entzugserscheinungen. Phänomenologie und Religion nach Bernard Waldenfels (UZH)
**Kurs an der Universität Zürich**
  • Wed 16:15-18:00
  • Wed None-None
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Science in Perspective (In “Science in Perspective”-courses students learn to reflect on ETH’s STEM subjects from the perspective of humanities, political and social sciences. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "Science in Perspective" courses.)
    • Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (SiP courses are recommended for bachelor students after their first-year examination and for all master- or doctoral students. All SiP courses are listed in Type A. Courses listed under Type B are only recommendations for enrollment for specific departments.)