Seminar: Reading and Interpretation of Philosophical Texts - 2nd semester
Code
711031063
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Filosofia
Credits
12
Teacher in charge
Nuno da Rosa Ferro
Weekly hours
4
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
1-To exercise hermeneutical and heuristic competences;
2-To exercise the ability for terminological conceptual analysis;
3-To exercise the ability to conceive and test interpretative possibilities;
4-To exercise the ability to analyse, discuss and process discussion points;
5-To exercise the ability to produce interpretative expositions of philosophical texts;
6-To exercise the ability for critical reflexion, as well as a sense of dialogue.
Prerequisites
None
Subject matter
The \"Pensées\", of Pascal.
It is intended to analyze some paragraphs, shedding light into all of its implicit consequences. The analysis should be rigorous and complete, exposing how short statements may encapsulate multiple concepts and descriptions.
Bibliography
SELLIER, Ph. (ed.). Blaise Pascal. Pensées. Opuscules et Lettres, Paris, Garnier, 2011.
Teaching method
The texts analysis will be introduced by the lecturer. Thia analysis should end in a discussion between all seminars participants. At the end of the academic year, each student must produce a written essay on his chosen paragraph(s) from the Pensées.
Evaluation method
Assessment: seminar presentation (50%); written essay (50%).