 Aims
By the end of this course, the student will have a deeper understanding of a major text on, or problem of, metaphysics. The student should be able to present, analyze, and discuss the text/problem in a critical and well-argued manner.
Main themes
The aim of the course is to lead the students to a deeper understanding of an important metaphysical problem and thus allow them to grasp what issues are at stake in the problem. To introduce the students to the reading and commentary of key metaphysical texts. To introduce the students to the practice of reflection and metaphysical debate.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Pre-requisites:
Introductory metaphysics course.
Assessment:
The oral exam bears on a question raised in the course. The student, in collaboration with the lecturer, will choose a question and prepare an answer based on the lectures and on the complementary readings.
The exam is the presentation and discussion of the above.
Supporting material:
Texts studied in class and indicated in a bibliography.
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ISP20
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Licence à durée réduite en philosophie
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(4 credits)
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ISP21
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Première licence en philosophie
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(4 credits)
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ISP22
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Deuxième licence en philosophie
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(4 credits)
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(4 credits)
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ROM21
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(3 credits)
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