Themes of Modern Philosophy
Code
711031073
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Filosofia
Credits
6
Teacher in charge
Manuel João Matos
Weekly hours
4
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
1. Acquire thorough knowledge of the authors of the European philosophy of the modern era, through the critical study of texts.
2. Acquire a thorough knowledge of concepts and methodological conceptions of modern philosophy, as well as the ability to situate them in their historical context.
3. Acquire a thorough knowledge of methodological and doctrinal \"conflicts\" of modern philosophy, in its articulation with the philosophical problems that are related.
4. Acquiring knowledge of relevant philosophical issues through the study of their treatment in the modern period.
5. Acquiring the capacity for critical and independent reading some fundamental philosophical texts of the modern age.
6. Acquire a thorough understanding of the relationships between the main lines of development of modern philosophy and the evolution of science from the Renaissance.
7. Acquire the basic research capacity problems within modern philosophy.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Subject matter
Anthropology and Politics in Modern Philosophy
I. The Principles of Rousseau´s Anthropology
II. The Complementarity between Moral and Political
III. The Political Science of Rousseau and Modern Natural Law
IV. The Principles of Political Right
Bibliography
─ HABERMAS, J., Direito e Democracia, entre facticidade e validade. Rio de Janeiro, Tempo Brasileiro, 2003, 2 vols.
─ HOBBES, T., Leviathan [1651]. Oxford, Basil Blackwell, 1946.
─ LOCKE, J. Two Treatises of Civil Government. London, Everyman´s Library, 1970.
─ ROUSSEAU, J.-J., Discours sur lorigine et les fondements de linégalité parmi les hommes [1755], uvres complètes, III, Paris, Gallimard, Pléiade, 1964.
─ ROUSSEAU, J.-J., Du Contrat social ou les principes du droit politique [1762], uvres complètes, III, Paris, Gallimard, Pléiade, 1964.
Teaching method
Theoretical and practical Lectures. Discussion of philosophical texts.
Evaluation method
Frequency and/or work with oral defense. Continuous assessment and class participation.