Learning outcomes

This course has two aims: a historical and cultural aim, which is to provide the basis for a comprehensive educational training in philosophy, by identifying the major moments in which human beings have sought to take a stance on questions of existence, others, art or God; and a philosophical aim, which is to introduce students to philosophical questioning as such and to understand the nature of the enigma that human beings are for themselves.

Goals

At the end of this teaching unit, students will be able to:


  •  distinguish between some of the major currents in Western philosophy (Platonism, idealism, materialism, utilitarianism, phenomenology, etc.).
  •  explain and contextualize certain famous arguments and counterarguments.
  •  situate certain central figures in philosophy within their century.
  •  read a philosophical text analytically.


Content

Table of content given during the year.

Teaching methods

Lecture and syllabus

Assessment method

Written exam in June and oral exam in the second session. This assessment is prepared by two tests during the year (November and March), which provide simulations of the questions in the final assessment.

Sources, references and any support material

see Syllabus

Language of instruction

French