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LATE MODERN PHILOSOPHY

This course explores the landscape of Late Modern Philosophy, spanning from the late eighteenth to the nineteenth century. It examines the philosophical shifts initiated by Immanuel Kant and the rise of German Idealism. The course delves into the emergence of historical consciousness, evolution theory, and the thesis of historicism. It also investigates the works of key figures like Fichte, Hegel, Wollstonecraft, Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, and Dewey, providing a comprehensive understanding of this transformative period in philosophical thought.

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52h
Study Time
13
Weeks
4h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
KantHegelMarxNietzscheIdealism

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Kant's Critical Philosophy

2

German Idealism

3

Hegelian Dialectics

4

Marxist Materialism

5

Nietzsche's Will to Power

6

Existentialism

Total Topics6 topics

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This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: Introduction

2 study hours
  • •Read the unit introduction and intended learning outcomes.
  • •Review the recap of the Early Modern Period.
  • •Study the factors that preluded the modern period: Renaissance, Reformation, and the rise of modern science.
  • •Answer the self-assessment exercises.

Unit 2: Background to Late Modern Philosophy

2 study hours
  • •Study the influence of Kant in ushering in the late modern period.
  • •Understand the unique character of the late modern period.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises to reinforce learning.
Week
2

Module 1:

3h

Unit 3: Immanuel Kant: The Critical Philosophy

3 study hours
  • •Study Kant's critical philosophy.
  • •Understand the varieties of judgment in Kant's philosophy.
  • •Learn about Kant's Copernican revolution and the difference between noumenal and phenomenal reality.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
3

Module 1:

3h

Unit 4: Immanuel Kant: The Moral Philosophy

3 study hours
  • •Study the basis of Kant's moral philosophy.
  • •Understand the concept of Good Will and the categorical imperative.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
4

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: Mary Wollstonecraft

3 study hours
  • •Study Mary Wollstonecraft's defense of women's rights.
  • •Understand her philosophy of education, ethical theory, and contribution to socio-political philosophy.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
5

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: J. G. Fichte

3 study hours
  • •Study Fichte's denial of Kant's idealism.
  • •Understand his idea of the Ego and Pure Ego.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: G. W. F. Hegel

3 study hours
  • •Study Hegel's concept of the Absolute Spirit.
  • •Understand Hegelian dialectics and his theory of the state.
  • •Learn about the development of historical ideas in Hegel's philosophy.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
7

Module 2:

3h

Unit 4: Arthur Schopenhauer

3 study hours
  • •Study Schopenhauer's theory of consciousness and the nature of reality.
  • •Understand his notion of the will and his ethics and aesthetics theory.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
8

Module 3:

3h

Unit 1: Soren Kierkegaard

3 study hours
  • •Study Kierkegaard's notion of truth as subjectivity.
  • •Understand the theme of existentialism in his thought and the various stages of existence.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
9

Module 3:

3h

Unit 2: Karl Marx

3 study hours
  • •Study Marx's historical and dialectical materialism.
  • •Understand Marx's criticism of capitalism and his theory of alienation.
  • •Learn about the emergence of communism.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
10

Module 3:

3h

Unit 3: Fredrich Nietzsche

3 study hours
  • •Study Nietzsche's critique of Greek culture.
  • •Understand the two types of morality in Nietzsche's philosophy.
  • •Learn about the concept of the Will to Power and the Superman.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
11

Module 3:

3h

Unit 4: John Dewey

3 study hours
  • •Study Dewey's idea of what constitutes the central task of philosophy.
  • •Understand Dewey's notion of knowledge as instrument.
  • •Learn about his reconstruction of philosophy.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
12

Revision

4h

Review Module 1-2

4 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Focus on key concepts and theories.
  • •Prepare for assignments and tutor-marked assessments.
Week
13

Final Revision

4h

Final Revision

4 study hours
  • •Complete assignments and tutor-marked assessments.
  • •Prepare for final examinations.
  • •Address any remaining questions or concerns.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Kant's epistemology and ethics

2

Compare and contrast Hegel's dialectics with Marx's materialism

3

Analyze Nietzsche's key concepts: Will to Power, Superman, and the Death of God

4

Outline the main arguments of each philosopher covered in the course

5

Practice essay questions on major themes and philosophical debates

6

Review all self-assessment exercises and discussion forum contributions

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