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180037 SE Why be a good believer? (2013W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 45 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 07.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal 3E NIG 3.Stock
  • Monday 14.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal 3E NIG 3.Stock
  • Monday 21.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal 3E NIG 3.Stock
  • Monday 28.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal 3E NIG 3.Stock
  • Monday 04.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal 3E NIG 3.Stock
  • Monday 11.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal 3E NIG 3.Stock
  • Monday 18.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal 3E NIG 3.Stock
  • Monday 25.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal 3E NIG 3.Stock
  • Monday 02.12. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal 3E NIG 3.Stock
  • Monday 09.12. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal 3E NIG 3.Stock
  • Monday 16.12. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal 3E NIG 3.Stock
  • Monday 13.01. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal 3E NIG 3.Stock
  • Monday 20.01. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal 3E NIG 3.Stock
  • Monday 27.01. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal 3E NIG 3.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

We criticise each other's beliefs all the time. We say things like ‘She only believes her husband faithful because she is scared of divorce’; things like ‘You don’t have a right to believe this of me’; and things like ‘He only believes that of her because she is a girl and he always thought girls stupid’. These criticisms only work on the assumption that we have an obligation to be good believers. But where does such an obligation come from? Society? Morality? Practical interest? In this course we find out.

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance, having read the paper in advance.
Participation in class discussions.
Four mini-essays (4-5 pages each) on four readings, to be emailed to me BEFORE the relevant session.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list


Association in the course directory

BA M 6.2

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