Universität Wien

180083 LPS Reading David Hume (2012S)

An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work

Die Teilnahme am ersten Termin (6. 3. 2012) ist unbedingt erforderlich. Bei Verhinderung krankheitshalber bitte ich um eine E-mail (david.wagner@univie.ac.at).
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 45 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 06.03. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 13.03. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 20.03. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 27.03. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 17.04. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 24.04. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 08.05. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 15.05. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 22.05. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 05.06. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 12.06. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 19.06. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 26.06. 16:00 - 19:00 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

David Hume (1711-1776), according to Peter Gay "the most radical of radical philosophers" (Gay, The Enlightenment, 1973, 401f) is in the centre of this close reading of his famous /Enquiry concerning Human Understanding/ [1748]. The topics of his collection of essays range from theoretical philosophy (epistemology) to practical philosophy (freedom of will). We will also closely examine Hume's argument against the physico-theological proof of god and his criticism of miracle claims made by monotheistic religions. For these chapters we will also refer to his /Dialogues concerning Natural Religion/ [published posthumously in 1779].

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance (max. 2 unexcused absences), written commentaries (uploaded to moodle by Sunday prior to the session), a short presentation of the topic under discussion, regular participation in the discussions.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The students will learn to read a philosophical classic. Philosophical close reading differs from our everyday modes of reading newspapers, internet blogs or novels in that we are concerned to uncover the structure of an argument beneath the surface of the text.
Beyond that, this seminar will also be a training in the writing of philosophy. Understanding a philosophical text can be judged by one's ability to repeat - in one's own words - the philosophical argument.

Examination topics

Students will read and prepare one essay per week at home, short commentaries (1-2 pages) are to be written every week in advance. After a short presentation in the seminar we will together discuss the texts and re-read problematic passages. The primary texts will be available as photo-copies in the so-called "Handapparat" of the department's library.

Reading list

Die in diesem Lektüreproseminar verwendeten Ausgaben sind (falls Sie ein Buch für das LPS kaufen, besorgen Sie bitte nur diese Ausgaben)/The editions we will be working with:

1) David Hume: An Enquiry concerning Human Understanding, hg. von Tom L. Beauchamp. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (ISBN 0-19-875248-2)

und die von Raoul Richter besorgte Übersetzung:

2) David Hume: Eine Untersuchung über den menschlichen Verstand, hg. von Jens Kulenkampff. Hamburg: Felix Meiner. (ISBN 3-7873-1155-6)

Lektüreempfehlung (nicht verpflichtend): Gerhard Streminger: David Hume - Der Philosoph und sein Zeitalter. Eine Biografie. München: C. H. Beck, 2011.

Association in the course directory

BA M 2.3 (alt und neu), PP § 57.2.4

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