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851-0101-67L 3 Credits DS , DR , MSC D-GESS

Philosophy, Science, Teachings of Wisdom. On the History of Epistemic Attitudes

Philosophie, Wissenschaft, Weisheitslehren. Zur Geschichte von Erkenntniseinstellungen

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Michael Hampe
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Abstract

Philosophical theories, scientific explanations, and teachings of wisdom that aim at the transformation of attitudes to life are different forms of cognitive approaches to the world and to man, which can in the history of thought not always be clearly distinguished. This lecture-course will give an overview of the development of these modes of thought.

Objective

The students should get to know and understand different modes of thought and gain an overview of their history.

Content

Philosophical theories, scientific explanations, and teachings of wisdom that aim at the transformation of attitudes to life are different forms of cognitive approaches to the world and to man, which can in the history of thought not always be clearly distinguished. This lecture-course will give an overview of the development of these modes of thought.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS , DR , MSC

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Philosophie, Wissenschaft, Weisheitslehren. Zur Geschichte von Erkenntniseinstellungen
  • Mon 18:15-20:00 (IFW A 36)
2 h weekly

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