Philosophy and intercultural dialogue

lfilo1360  2017-2018  Louvain-la-Neuve

Philosophy and intercultural dialogue
3 credits
30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Dupuis Michel;
Language
French
Prerequisites
An introductory philosophy course and reading knowledge of English.
Main themes
We shall proceed in two steps:
1. An examination of Western philosophical notions concerning interculturalism and philosophy's interest in foreign cultures;
2. An examination of selected Asian and African conceptions of interculturalism and the role of non-Western cultures in the philosophical project as such.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

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The aim of this course is to examine the cultural dimension of philosophical reflection and the role of interculturalism in philosophical thinking. Furthermore, the course introduces the students to the basic tenets of non-Western thought.

 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
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Other information
Supporting material: Bibliographical references given during the course.
Bibliography
Disponibles sur le site du cours.
Faculty or entity
EFIL


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Bachelor in Philosophy

Minor in Culture and Creation