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040995 UK Reason, Religion and Democracy (2010S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 15.04. 15:00 - 18:30 (Seminarraum 1 Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
  • Friday 16.04. 14:00 - 16:00 (Seminarraum 1 Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
  • Thursday 22.04. 15:00 - 18:30 (Seminarraum 1 Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
  • Friday 23.04. 14:00 - 18:30 (Seminarraum 1 Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
  • Friday 14.05. 15:00 - 18:30 (Seminarraum 1 Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
  • Thursday 20.05. 15:00 - 18:30 (Seminarraum 1 Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
  • Friday 21.05. 15:30 - 19:00 (Seminarraum 1 Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
  • Thursday 27.05. 15:00 - 18:30 (Seminarraum 1 Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
  • Friday 28.05. 15:30 - 19:00 (Seminarraum 1 Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
  • Thursday 10.06. 15:00 - 18:30 (Seminarraum 1 Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
  • Friday 11.06. 15:00 - 18:30 (Seminarraum 1 Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
  • Thursday 17.06. 15:00 - 18:30 (Seminarraum 1 Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
  • Thursday 24.06. 13:00 - 15:00 (Seminarraum 2 Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
  • Thursday 24.06. 15:00 - 18:30 (Seminarraum 1 Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
  • Friday 25.06. 11:00 - 14:00 (Seminarraum 2 Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)
  • Friday 25.06. 15:00 - 18:30 (Seminarraum 1 Hohenstaufengasse 9 1.Stock)

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course focuses on issues raised for liberal democracy by the rise of religious
fundamentalism in recent years. It begins with a discussion of human psychology and the nature of religion. The second part traces the history of the state and the rise of liberal democracy in the West. The third part focuses on the institutions of liberal democracy and why democracy sometimes produces good outcomes, and sometimes bad outcomes. The tension between liberal democracy and religious fundamentalism is explored.
The course has a lecture format, but ample time will be left at each meeting for questions and discussion. Students are expected to participate actively in the course keeping up to date on the readings, asking questions, participating in the discussions. Emphasis will not be placed on students knowing "the right answers," but on the development of knowledge and understanding about liberal democracy.

Assessment and permitted materials

There will be no exams. A student's grade will be based upon participation in class and a
seminar paper dealing with some aspect of the material in the course. All students will be expected to read the assignments in Reason, Religion, and Democracy. The additional assignments are for those wishing to read further on a given topic, or as material for the paper due at the end of semester.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list


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