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180056 SE Philosophy and the Holocaust (2025S)
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max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
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This seminar (to be conducted in English) examines the multi-faceted relationship between the Holocaust and European philosophy by reading closely seminal texts by European philosophers who engaged with the Holocaust. The first two seminars will be conducted via Zoom; the other seminars will be conducted in person.
- N Freitag 21.03. 13:15 - 16:30 Digital
- Freitag 04.04. 13:15 - 16:30 Digital
- Donnerstag 15.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Freitag 16.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Freitag 23.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Samstag 24.05. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Freitag 06.06. 09:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
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Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
This seminar provides an introduction into the complex discussion of the relation between the Holocaust and European philosophical discourses. Several philosophers and their respective interpretations of the Holocaust are analyzed in order to examine the effects of the Holocaust on conceptions of philosophy “after Auschwitz”. The first seminar will discuss some texts by Martin Heidegger from the 1930s, as well as Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe’s critique of the Heideggerian entanglement of philosophical thinking with National Socialism. The second seminar continues with Lacoue-Labarthe’s critique of Heideggerian thought. The third seminar addresses some important texts by Jean-François Lyotard. The fourth seminar discusses some seminal texts by Jacques Derrida. The fifth seminar examines some reflections on Auschwitz in the work of Theodor W. Adorno. The sixth seminar analyzes Michel Foucault’s reflections on the relationship between biopolitics and (state) racism. Finally, the seventh seminar discusses Giorgio Agamben’s appropriation of Foucault’s notion of biopolitics.
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
Attendance is strictly required! Missing more than one seminar will reflect negatively on the final grade; missing more than two seminars will result in a negative grade. Active participation is expected!
To receive a grade for the seminar, two options are available:
The first option is a presentation - the length of the presentation is supposed to be 30-35 minutes; the presentation must be fully elaborated and submitted in written form and as an email attachment to the course instructor the day before the presentation. The written form of the presentation must include a bibliographical apparatus. The written text of the presentation must have a minimum length of 10 pages (1 ½ spaces). Also, presenters must provide a 1-page hand-out for all the seminar participants the day before their presentation; this hand-out is to be sent to the course instructor at least one day before the presentation, and the course instructor will put the hand-out on Moodle. The presentation and the handout must be sent on time. The presentations should be chosen during the preliminary meeting, although participants interested in giving a presentation on the texts/topics listed can contact the instructor before the preliminary meeting.
The second option is a paper - the length of the paper must be at least 15 pages (1 ½ spaces). The paper must include a bibliographical apparatus. The citation style can be chosen by the author of the paper, but it must be consistent. The topic of the paper may be determined in consultation with the instructor.
All texts will be made available in electronic form on Moodle! The following texts will be read and closely analyzed:
Theodor W. Adorno: “Education after Auschwitz”
Theodor W. Adorno: Negative Dialectics
Giorgio Agamben, Homo Sacer: Sovereign Power and Bare Life
Giorgio Agamben, Remnants of Auschwitz: The Witness and the Archive
Jacques Derrida: “Of Spirit”.
Jacques Derrida: Cinders.
Michel Foucault, The History of Sexuality, Vol. 1.
Michel Foucault, Society Must be Defended
Martin Heidegger: “Political Texts 1933-34”; Nature History State.
Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe: Heidegger, Art, and Politics: The Fiction of the Political.
Jean-François Lyotard: Political Writings.
To receive a grade for the seminar, two options are available:
The first option is a presentation - the length of the presentation is supposed to be 30-35 minutes; the presentation must be fully elaborated and submitted in written form and as an email attachment to the course instructor the day before the presentation. The written form of the presentation must include a bibliographical apparatus. The written text of the presentation must have a minimum length of 10 pages (1 ½ spaces). Also, presenters must provide a 1-page hand-out for all the seminar participants the day before their presentation; this hand-out is to be sent to the course instructor at least one day before the presentation, and the course instructor will put the hand-out on Moodle. The presentation and the handout must be sent on time. The presentations should be chosen during the preliminary meeting, although participants interested in giving a presentation on the texts/topics listed can contact the instructor before the preliminary meeting.
The second option is a paper - the length of the paper must be at least 15 pages (1 ½ spaces). The paper must include a bibliographical apparatus. The citation style can be chosen by the author of the paper, but it must be consistent. The topic of the paper may be determined in consultation with the instructor.
All texts will be made available in electronic form on Moodle! The following texts will be read and closely analyzed:
Theodor W. Adorno: “Education after Auschwitz”
Theodor W. Adorno: Negative Dialectics
Giorgio Agamben, Homo Sacer: Sovereign Power and Bare Life
Giorgio Agamben, Remnants of Auschwitz: The Witness and the Archive
Jacques Derrida: “Of Spirit”.
Jacques Derrida: Cinders.
Michel Foucault, The History of Sexuality, Vol. 1.
Michel Foucault, Society Must be Defended
Martin Heidegger: “Political Texts 1933-34”; Nature History State.
Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe: Heidegger, Art, and Politics: The Fiction of the Political.
Jean-François Lyotard: Political Writings.
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
The seminar will be conducted in terms of close readings, presentations, and class discussion. The seminar will provide students with the opportunity to hone their presentational and writing skills. Attendance is strictly required! Missing more than one seminar will reflect negatively on the final grade; missing more than two seminars will result in a negative grade.
The final grade will be determined in the following manner:
Class Participation: 30 %. Presentation: 70 %.
Class Participation: 30 %. Final Paper: 70 %.
The final grade will be determined in the following manner:
Class Participation: 30 %. Presentation: 70 %.
Class Participation: 30 %. Final Paper: 70 %.
Prüfungsstoff
The seminar participants will read and discuss the following authors and texts (all texts will be made available in electronic form on Moodle):
Theodor W. Adorno: “Education after Auschwitz”
Theodor W. Adorno: Negative Dialectics
Giorgio Agamben, Homo Sacer: Sovereign Power and Bare Life
Giorgio Agamben, Remnants of Auschwitz: The Witness and the Archive
Jacques Derrida: “Of Spirit”.
Jacques Derrida: Cinders.
Michel Foucault, The History of Sexuality, Vol. 1.
Michel Foucault, Society Must be Defended
Martin Heidegger: “Political Texts 1933-34”; Nature History State.
Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe: Heidegger, Art, and Politics: The Fiction of the Political.
Jean-François Lyotard: Political WritingsASSIGNMENTS:
Friday 21.03. 13:15 – 16:30 (Digital):
Martin Heidegger, “Political Texts 1933-34”; Nature History State; Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe, Heidegger, Art, and Politics: The Fiction of the Political.Friday 04.04. 13:15 – 16:30 (Digital):
Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe: Heidegger, Art, and Politics: The Fiction of the PoliticalThursday 15.05. 09:45 - 13:00:
Jean-François Lyotard: Political WritingsFriday 16.05. 9:45 – 13.00:
Jacques Derrida, ”Of Spirit”; Cinders.Friday 23.05. 09:45 - 13:00:
Theodor W. Adorno, “Education after Auschwitz”; Negative Dialectics.Saturday 24.05. 09:45 - 13:00:
Michel Foucault, The History of Sexuality, Vol 1; Society Must Be Defended.Friday 06.06. 9:45 – 13:00:
Giorgio Agamben, Homo Sacer: Sovereign Power and Bare Life; Remnants of Auschwitz: The Witness and the Archive.
Theodor W. Adorno: “Education after Auschwitz”
Theodor W. Adorno: Negative Dialectics
Giorgio Agamben, Homo Sacer: Sovereign Power and Bare Life
Giorgio Agamben, Remnants of Auschwitz: The Witness and the Archive
Jacques Derrida: “Of Spirit”.
Jacques Derrida: Cinders.
Michel Foucault, The History of Sexuality, Vol. 1.
Michel Foucault, Society Must be Defended
Martin Heidegger: “Political Texts 1933-34”; Nature History State.
Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe: Heidegger, Art, and Politics: The Fiction of the Political.
Jean-François Lyotard: Political WritingsASSIGNMENTS:
Friday 21.03. 13:15 – 16:30 (Digital):
Martin Heidegger, “Political Texts 1933-34”; Nature History State; Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe, Heidegger, Art, and Politics: The Fiction of the Political.Friday 04.04. 13:15 – 16:30 (Digital):
Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe: Heidegger, Art, and Politics: The Fiction of the PoliticalThursday 15.05. 09:45 - 13:00:
Jean-François Lyotard: Political WritingsFriday 16.05. 9:45 – 13.00:
Jacques Derrida, ”Of Spirit”; Cinders.Friday 23.05. 09:45 - 13:00:
Theodor W. Adorno, “Education after Auschwitz”; Negative Dialectics.Saturday 24.05. 09:45 - 13:00:
Michel Foucault, The History of Sexuality, Vol 1; Society Must Be Defended.Friday 06.06. 9:45 – 13:00:
Giorgio Agamben, Homo Sacer: Sovereign Power and Bare Life; Remnants of Auschwitz: The Witness and the Archive.
Literatur
Reading List:
Theodor W. Adorno: “Education after Auschwitz”
Theodor W. Adorno: Negative Dialectics
Giorgio Agamben, Homo Sacer: Sovereign Power and Bare Life
Giorgio Agamben, Remnants of Auschwitz: The Witness and the Archive
Jacques Derrida: “Of Spirit”.
Jacques Derrida: Cinders.
Michel Foucault, The History of Sexuality, Vol. 1.
Michel Foucault, Society Must be Defended
Martin Heidegger: “Political Texts 1933-34”; “Nature History State”.
Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe: Heidegger, Art, and Politics: The Fiction of the Political.
Jean-François Lyotard: Political Writings
Theodor W. Adorno: “Education after Auschwitz”
Theodor W. Adorno: Negative Dialectics
Giorgio Agamben, Homo Sacer: Sovereign Power and Bare Life
Giorgio Agamben, Remnants of Auschwitz: The Witness and the Archive
Jacques Derrida: “Of Spirit”.
Jacques Derrida: Cinders.
Michel Foucault, The History of Sexuality, Vol. 1.
Michel Foucault, Society Must be Defended
Martin Heidegger: “Political Texts 1933-34”; “Nature History State”.
Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe: Heidegger, Art, and Politics: The Fiction of the Political.
Jean-François Lyotard: Political Writings
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Letzte Änderung: Do 16.01.2025 12:46