Course Description

The total syllabus consists of roughly 800 pages, of which 500 pages are original texts from the period. These are texts, which are included in various debate contexts, and the course focuses on 6 of these main thematic contexts: (1) Enlightenment, tolerance and belief in progress; (2) what is man?; (3) the human being in society; (4) religion’s criticism and the defence of God; (5) changing aesthetic ideas; (6) theory of knowledge.
The course will focus on the conflicts and connections between the various ideas and positions within the debate contexts. The original literature consists mainly of philosophical and fictional texts.

Assessment Methods

The mid-term examination counts for 40% of the final grade. The final written examination will count for 60%. Students must receive passing marks for both the mid-term examination and the final examination in order to achieve a final passing grade for the course. Graded marks.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean