Sinds september 2023
Leraar sinds september 2023
Modern Philosophy - From Descartes to Wittgenstein and Heidegger in Ten Lessons
Van 15.45 $ /h
Learn to think with the great philosophers of the past!
In these tutorials you will learn
- about the ideas of some of the most famous and influential philosophers of the modern age,
- how to read and understand original philosophical texts,
- most importantly, how to become a critical thinker and philosophise on your own.
In ten tutorials (each two hours long), we will follow the development of modern philosophy from the 17th century to the present. We will start with Descartes, look at Spinoza, Locke, Hume, Kant, Hegel, Schopenhauer and Nietzsche, and end with Wittgenstein and Heidegger. We will cover topics in the philosophy of mind and language, in epistemology, metaphysics and ethics. We will discuss questions such as "Is the mind distinct from matter?", "Can I know anything?", "Can we distinguish between good and evil?", "Does God exist?" etc.
Note:
You can choose whether you prefer ten tutorials (each two hours long) or twenty tutorials (each one hour long).
About me:
I am a retired university professor who still enjoys teaching philosophy. I have taught many students (graduate and undergraduate) for several decades at reputable British universities. I obtained my philosophy doctorate at the University of Oxford. I have published many books and articles in philosophy. Among my favourite philosophers are Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, Kant, Wittgenstein and Heidegger.
In these tutorials you will learn
- about the ideas of some of the most famous and influential philosophers of the modern age,
- how to read and understand original philosophical texts,
- most importantly, how to become a critical thinker and philosophise on your own.
In ten tutorials (each two hours long), we will follow the development of modern philosophy from the 17th century to the present. We will start with Descartes, look at Spinoza, Locke, Hume, Kant, Hegel, Schopenhauer and Nietzsche, and end with Wittgenstein and Heidegger. We will cover topics in the philosophy of mind and language, in epistemology, metaphysics and ethics. We will discuss questions such as "Is the mind distinct from matter?", "Can I know anything?", "Can we distinguish between good and evil?", "Does God exist?" etc.
Note:
You can choose whether you prefer ten tutorials (each two hours long) or twenty tutorials (each one hour long).
About me:
I am a retired university professor who still enjoys teaching philosophy. I have taught many students (graduate and undergraduate) for several decades at reputable British universities. I obtained my philosophy doctorate at the University of Oxford. I have published many books and articles in philosophy. Among my favourite philosophers are Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, Kant, Wittgenstein and Heidegger.
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I will send you information about which book we will work.
Locatie
Bij de leraar :
- Rue des Confederes
Online vanuit België
Over
I am a retired university professor who still enjoys teaching. I have taught for several decades at reputable British universities. I obtained my doctorate at the University of Oxford. I have published many books and articles in philosophy. Among my favorite philosophers are Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, Kant, Wittgenstein and Heidegger.
Opleiding
PhD in philosophy (University of Oxford), 2006
MA in philosophy, history and sociology (University of Leipzig), 1997
Diploma in ancient Greek (Bremen, Altes Gymnaisum)
MA in philosophy, history and sociology (University of Leipzig), 1997
Diploma in ancient Greek (Bremen, Altes Gymnaisum)
Leservaring
I taught philosophy graduates and undergraduates for several decades, at three reputable British universities, including Oxford.
Leeftijd
Volwassenen (18-64 jaar oud)
Senioren (65+ jaar oud)
Niveau van de leerling
Beginner
Gemiddeld
Gevorderden
Duur
60 minuten
120 minuten
De les wordt gegeven in
Engels
Duits
Vaardigheden
Beschikbaarheid typische week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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Tue
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00-04
04-08
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12-16
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20-24
Descartes is widely regarded as the founder of modern philosophy and one of the greatest thinkers of all time. But it is not easy for us today to understand his texts, written nearly 400 years ago.
In these tutorials you will learn
- to read and understand his most famous book "Meditations on First Philosophy",
- come to appreciate the originality and importance of his ideas,
- and, most especially, how to become a critical thinker and philosophize on your own.
Length: six tutorials (each two hours long) or twelve tutorials (each one hour long).
Note: The first tutorial will take place online. After that, the tutorials can also take place at my home in Brussels.
About me:
I am a retired university professor who still enjoys teaching. I have taught for several decades at reputable British universities. I obtained my doctorate at the University of Oxford. I have published many books and articles in philosophy. Among my favorite philosophers are Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, Kant, Wittgenstein and Heidegger.
In these tutorials you will learn
- to read and understand his most famous book "Meditations on First Philosophy",
- come to appreciate the originality and importance of his ideas,
- and, most especially, how to become a critical thinker and philosophize on your own.
Length: six tutorials (each two hours long) or twelve tutorials (each one hour long).
Note: The first tutorial will take place online. After that, the tutorials can also take place at my home in Brussels.
About me:
I am a retired university professor who still enjoys teaching. I have taught for several decades at reputable British universities. I obtained my doctorate at the University of Oxford. I have published many books and articles in philosophy. Among my favorite philosophers are Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, Kant, Wittgenstein and Heidegger.
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