Seminar: Reading and Interpretation of Philosophical Texts
Code
711031063
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Filosofia
Credits
12.0
Teacher in charge
Luís Manuel Bernardo
Weekly hours
4
Teaching language
Português
Objectives
a – Exercise hermeneutic and heuristic skills.
b – Exercise conceptual analysis of terminology.
c – Exercise the ability to conceive and test alternative interpretations.
d – Exercise the ability to analyse, discuss and discourse upon topics.
e – Exercise the ability to produce interpretations of philosophical texts.
f – Exercise the ability to reflect critically and discuss philosophical problems.
Prerequisites
None.
Bibliography
WEIL, E., Logique de la Philosophie, Paris, Vrin, 1985 [1950].
WEIL, E., Philosophie Politique, Paris, Vrin, 1989 [1956].
WEIL, E., Philosophie Morale, Paris, Vrin, 1987 [1961].
CANIVEZ, P., Weil, Paris, Les Belles Lettres, 1999.
GUIBAL, F., Le courage de la raison – La philosophie pratique d’Eric Weil, Paris, Éditions du Félin, 2009.
Teaching method
Course of a theoretical-practical nature, combining a theoretical study of the issues with practical sessions dedicated to analysis and interpretation of texts.
Evaluation method
Appraisal will be based on participation in the seminar and the presentation of a written essay.