Intermediate Course in Theoretical Philosophy

Aim

On completion of the course, the student should be able to: - demonstrate knowledge and skills in a central discipline or problem area of theoretical philosophy, - demonstrate knowledge with central analytical-philosophical theorising, - demonstrate advanced knowledge of the history of theoretical philosophy in the 20th century, - account for some classical work of a general theoretical-philosophical interest, - demonstrate skills, within the scope of established concept formation and existing discussion, to examine a philosophical question.

Content

Central Discipline, 7.5 HE credits This module covers a central current problem area in theoretical philosophy. It may, for example, be philosophy of mind, linguistic philosophy, philosophy of science or epistemology. The examiner selects the field that will be covered. In this problem area, the student should become familiar with the most important problems and the essential contributions to a current debate in the subject. The emphasis will mainly be on contributions from the 20th century. A selection of questions from the chosen central discipline is discussed on the basis of knowledge of originally formulated philosophic positions. Theoretical Philosophy Classics, 7.5 HE credits In this module, the students perform an in-depth study of a classical central work in theoretical philosophy. The chosen work is also studied through modern comments. Analytical History of Philosophy, 7.5 HE credits In this module, the student should gain a more advanced overview of the history of theoretical philosophy. Modern tools to interpret and cover older philosophic texts are exercised and used. Original texts and commentary texts are read in parallel. Through the design of the course, the student in this module should also acquire knowledge of historical works that have been essential for the development of modern philosophy. Essay, 7.5 HE credits The student selects a subject preferably in philosophy of science or epistemology. The essay should demonstrate independent elements, for example through interpretation and assessment of arguments. The essays are discussed in seminars.