FIL2701 – Major - History of Philosophy 1600-1800
Course description
Course content
Learning outcome
After having completed the course, the students are expected to:
- have a good knowledge of the core texts for the course
- have a certain knowledge of the debate concerning the topic
- be able to discuss the topic in a rather independent and critical manner
- be able to describe in a consistent and clear manner what are the main aspects of the topic
Admission to the course
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Recommended previous knowledge
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with FIL4600 – History of Philosophy 1600-1800.
- 5 credits overlap with FIL2500 – Fordypning - Filosofihistorie (discontinued).
- 5 credits overlap with FIL2501 – Fordypning - Filosofihistorie (discontinued).
Teaching
14 double sessions with combined seminars and lectures. The teaching takes place together with students in FIL4600.The course has the following compulsory tuition activities:
- 8 response papers of one page which are to be submitted in Canvas. The papers must be submitted a minimum 8 out of 13 weeks (no submission the first week).
All compulsory tuition activities must be accepted as satisfactory in order to qualify for the final exam. The activities are only valid for one semester.
This is how you apply for a valid absence from compulsory activities/compulsory attendance.
Examination
Final 4-hour school exam.
In order to qualify for the final examination, all compulsory tuition activities must be approved by the teacher.
Examination support material
Language of examination
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
In order for you to qualify for the final examination, all compulsory tuition activities must be approved by the teacher.
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- Cheating/attempted cheating
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