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Course unit, curriculum year 2021–2022
FIL.FIA.080
Contemporary Philosophy, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2021–23.10.2021)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2021–31.12.2021)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2022–6.3.2022)
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)
Active in period 5 (16.5.2022–31.7.2022)
Course code
FIL.FIA.080Language of instruction
English, FinnishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Intermediate studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Panu RaatikainenResponsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Philosophy Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
The section gives an overview of different currents of philosophy in contemporary century, as well as of the thinkers and debates that are central to them. Contemporary philosophy is presented against the background of 19th century philosophy. The student gets a general idea e.g. of phenomenology, logical empiricism, analytical philosophy, pragmatism, existentialism, hermeneutics and deconstruction.
Learning outcomes
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Participation in teaching
No scheduled teaching
Completion option 2
Exam
01.08.2021 – 31.12.2021
Active in period 1 (1.8.2021–23.10.2021)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2021–31.12.2021)
01.01.2022 – 31.07.2022
Active in period 3 (1.1.2022–6.3.2022)
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)
Active in period 5 (16.5.2022–31.7.2022)
Completion option 3
Completion of all options is required.
Participation in teaching
No scheduled teaching
Participation in teaching
No scheduled teaching
Completion option 4
Completion of all options is required.
Exam
No scheduled teaching
Exam
No scheduled teaching