Seminar in German Philosophy (414-0-20)

Topic

Introduction to Hegelian Metaphysics

Instructors

Mark Vinzenz Alznauer
847/491-2559
Kresge 3-417

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-435: Thurs 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

This course is designed to provide an overview of Hegelian philosophy with particular attention to his innovative mode of argumentation, the "speculative" or "dialectical" method. Class time will be divided between lectures covering the major themes of Hegelian philosophy and seminar discussions of the "Introduction" to the _Encyclopedia of the Philosophical Sciences_ (1830).

Registration Requirements

Graduate Student

Learning Objectives

Absolute knowledge

Evaluation Method

Final paper

Class Materials (Required)

Must be purchased

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel: Encyclopedia of the Philosophical Sciences in Basic Outline, Part 1, Science of Logic (Cambridge Hegel Translations)

Class Notes

Final paper

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for Philosophy PhD Graduate Students