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FI1104 - 20th Century Philosophy

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Assignment/Written exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Assignment 5/10
Home exam 5/10 4 hours

Course content

Analytic philosophy, with both German-speaking and British roots in Frege and Russell, aimed to provide a new foundation for philosophy through the logical analysis of language and meaning. American pragmatism, headed by Peirce and James, sought to bring philosophy closer to human affairs by linking meaning and truth to practice. Within the German-speaking tradition with its roots in Kant, phenomenology and its creator Husserl sought to create a new type of basis for knowledge. Meanwhile hermeneutics, the study of understanding and interpretation, was radicalized by its association with phenomenology, mainly through Heidegger. Critical theory's founders Adorno and Horkheimer argued against all traditional theory’s claims to be politically and socially neutral. In FI1104 these developments will be followed through the 1900s. We follow both key themes and conflicts within the different traditions, as well as philosophical work that transcends them. The emphasis of the course is on the later part of the century. This is also a period in which analytical philosophy has been developed in more pluralistic directions. Work seeking to synthesize the German and pragmatic traditions has been undertaken by amongst others Rorty, whilst Habermas’ thinking draws on both the analytical and the critical German tradition. The way power and gender have influenced classical philosophical problems also became a central theme in the period. The course is based both on original works (partly in translation) and secondary material.

Learning outcome

A candidate who has passed the course is expected to have the following knowledge and skills, as assessed in relation to the course curriculum:

Knowledge

The candidate has

  • knowledge of the main features of the philosophical lines of development of the 1900s and knowledge of key philosophers works
  • more in-depth knowledge of some key philosophical texts from the 1900s

Skills

The candidate has the ability to

  • read philosophical original texts (in translation) from the 1900s
  • use and critically relate to the secondary literature on twentieth century philosophy
  • see the arguments of twentieth century philosophers in relation to each other and to philosophical problems of our own time

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, groups and self-study. In order to sit the exam, students must submit and get approved two written assignments (each 1600-3200 words, 12-point Times New Roman, 1.5 line spacing.) The written assignments are only given in the semester when the subject is taught, but are valid for this and the subsequent semester.

Compulsory assignments

  • 2 obligatory exercises

Further on evaluation

Evaluation by essay and six-hour written exam (no syllabus materials permitted). The essay (4400-6000 words) is written on the basis of one of the obligatory written assignments after feedback from the seminar leader. The written exam aims to a greater extent to test breadth of knowledge. Both parts are weighted equally. The individual parts will not be graded, evaluation by an overall grade. In order for the students to pass, both exam parts must be considered to have a level that would have been equivalent to a passing grade. In case of retakes, students must redo both exams.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

The required reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
HFFI113 15.0
More on the course

No

Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2021

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Philosophy
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment/Written exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Assignment 5/10

Release
2021-11-30

Submission
2021-12-14


09:00


14:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Home exam 5/10

Release
2021-12-21

Submission
2021-12-21


09:00


13:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Assignment 5/10

Release
2022-04-21

Submission
2022-05-05


09:00


14:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Home exam (1) 5/10

Release
2022-05-12

Submission
2022-05-12


09:00


13:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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