Program Overview

Program Details

Introduction

The program "Kopstukken filosofie V: Van Popper tot Rorty" is a course that explores the works of ten famous philosophers from the 20th and 21st centuries. The course is part of a five-part series that provides an overview of the original ideas developed by renowned thinkers over 25 centuries.

Course Description

The course covers the following philosophers: Popper, Adorno, Sartre, Arendt, Quine, Foucault, Habermas, Derrida, Taylor, and Rorty. Each philosopher's unique and diverse perspectives are discussed in reaction to the Enlightenment, totalitarian political developments, and the increasing influence of modern sciences. The course includes a brief introduction to each philosopher's life and teachings, as well as a discussion of a short text written by the philosopher themselves.

Course Structure

• The course consists of 10 colleges.
• The course is taught in Dutch.
• The course is part of the "Filosofie en religie" program.
• The course is taught by drs. Arend Klaas Jagersma.

Program Requirements

No specific requirements are mentioned in the provided context.

Research Areas

The course focuses on the following research areas:

• Philosophy
• Religion

Additional Information

• The course is offered by the VU Amsterdam.
• The course is part of the HOVO Amsterdam program.
• The course is available for students who want to learn about the works of famous philosophers from the 20th and 21st centuries.