Duration
45h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in philosophy | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course is made up of two independent parts, one of which is taught by J. Pieron and the other one by A. Dewalque.
PARTIM PIERON
not available
PARTIM DEWALQUE
Although philosophy does not have a formal method of proof, philosophers who want to argue for (or against) a definite thesis typically employ a few tools and strategies, which are part of what is sometimes called "the philosophical method." This part of the course aims to introduce participants to, and make them more familiar with, five methodological tools: (1) the use of common sense, (2) philosophical dispute, (3) conceptual analysis and the clarifying of terms, (4) thought experiments and the role of intuition, and (5) history of philosophy. Each of these tools is illustrated by means of classical examples, which are discussed in class.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
PARTIM PIERON
not available
PARTIM DEWALQUE
This part of the course should put the students in a position to
- recognize various argumentative strategies that are commonly employed in philosophy.
- identify and reconstruct the various relevant elements of a philosophical text (topic, thesis, argument in the 'primise-conclusion' form, examples, etc.).
- present and briefly comment on one of the short textual materials studied during the classes.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
PARTIM PIERON
not available
PARTIM DEWALQUE
Reading knowledge in English is required.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
PARTIM PIERON
not available
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Additional information:
The default teaching mode is face-to-face. However, depending on the sanitary satuation, part or totality of the course may be taught online.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
PARTIM PIERON
not available
PARTIM DEWALQUE
Five short textual materials (see references in the syllabus, which can be downloaded below) are made available to the participants and will be discussed in class. This is compulsory reading. Students are expected to read each material before the corresponding session (see schedule). Besides, students who wish to prepare for the sessions or simply go further are strongly encouraged to refer to:
Timothy Williamson, Philosophical Method. A Very Short Introduction, Oxford, OUP, 2020.
On academic writing and related conventions, see A. Dewalque, Méthodologie philosophique. Un bref guide, ULiège (PDF available on line, see "course materials").
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam
Continuous assessment
Additional information:
PARTIM PIERON
not available
PARTIM DEWALQUE
As per the study regulations, attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to actively participate in class discussions. This includes:
- activitely participating in the sessions
- doing the required reading (if any) before each session
- understanding and good command of the relevant textual material
- clarity and formal quality of the presentation
- compliance with the abovementioned instructions
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
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Contacts
Teachers:
Julien Pieron
Département de philosophie
Place du XX Août, 7 (bât. A1, 2e étage)
4000 Liège
julien.pieron@uliege.be
Arnaud Dewalque
Département de philosophie
Place du XX Août, 7 (bât. A1, 2e étage)
4000 Liège
Secretary:
Delphine Vanneste
Tél. +32 4 366 55 99