180066 SE Aristotle Physics II (2022S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Fr 11.02.2022 09:00 to Fr 18.02.2022 10:00
- Registration is open from Tu 22.02.2022 09:00 to Mo 28.02.2022 10:00
- Deregistration possible until Su 20.03.2022 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 08.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 15.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 22.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 29.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 05.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 26.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 03.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 10.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 17.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 24.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 31.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 14.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 21.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
- Tuesday 28.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Aristotle's Physis sets out to explain the principles governing the works of nature. In book 2 in particular Aristotle explains the role of nature and presents his theory of causality, the famous four causes., which operate as necessary principles in all natural processes. Furthermore, book 2 explains the role of chance in natural processes. We will read and comment on the entire book 2 of Aristotle's Physics.
Assessment and permitted materials
- regular and active participation
- presentation
-two essays
- presentation
-two essays
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
- Regular attendance (no unexcused absences), presentation, 2 essays
- It is expected that all participants make a presentation of 20 minutes and provide a handout.
- All participants should write two essays on a philosophical topic or on a philosophical aspect of Physics II.
- Essays must be 7 to 8 p. long in normal font and with 1 ½ interlinear space.
- The final grade (1-5) will depend on following three tasks, the presentation (20%), the first essay (40%), and the second essay (40%)
- It is expected that all participants make a presentation of 20 minutes and provide a handout.
- All participants should write two essays on a philosophical topic or on a philosophical aspect of Physics II.
- Essays must be 7 to 8 p. long in normal font and with 1 ½ interlinear space.
- The final grade (1-5) will depend on following three tasks, the presentation (20%), the first essay (40%), and the second essay (40%)
Examination topics
All participants should make a presentation and write two essays, one during the semester and one at the end of the semester.
Reading list
W. Ross, Aristotle Physics, Oxford 1936
G. Heinemann, Aristoteles Physik I-IV, Meiner Verlag 2021
I. Bodnar, Aristotle's Natural Philosophy, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, online
G. Heinemann, Aristoteles Physik I-IV, Meiner Verlag 2021
I. Bodnar, Aristotle's Natural Philosophy, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, online
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Fr 09.09.2022 12:28