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PH304M: NIETZSCHE AND PHILOSOPHY AFTER THE DEATH OF GOD (2020-2021)

Last modified: 31 Aug 2020 15:10


Course Overview

The course aims to introduce students to the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche and to his impact on subsequent philosophy. The course will focus on a close reading of Nietzsche’s texts themselves, with a secondary focus on significant commentators and interpreters of his works. Teaching will be delivered through a combination of lectures and discussions in tutorials/seminars.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Session First Sub Session Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Michael Laffin

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Undergraduate Programme
  • Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course aims to introduce students to the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche and to his impact on subsequent philosophy. The course will focus on a close reading of Nietzsche’s texts themselves, with a secondary focus on significant commentators and interpreters of his works. Teaching will be delivered through a combination of lectures and discussions in tutorials/seminars.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

1500 words interpretive essay (30%)

3000 words research essay (60%)

tutorial and online participation (10%)

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualAnalyseStudents will critically engage with central texts, debates, and issues in Nietzsche’s philosophy
ConceptualEvaluate•Students will be able to articulate ideas clearly and systematically in written form and discussions
ConceptualUnderstandStudents will acquire knowledge of central topics in the writings of Friedrich Nietzsche
ConceptualAnalyseStudents will be able to read and critically discuss primary materials carefully and to identify key arguments

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