History of Ancient, Medieval, and Early Modern Philosophy
Course code
HIF6006.HT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Filosoofia ajalugu antiikajast varauusajani
Course title in English
History of Ancient, Medieval, and Early Modern Philosophy
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2026/2027 Autumn semester
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lecturer of 2026/2027 Spring semester
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Brief description of the course
The course offers an introduction to the basic problems and methods of philosophical inquiry, with a focus on the classical, medieval and early modern thinkers (incl. Presocratics, Plato, Aristotle, Augustines, Aquino Thomas, Descartes, Spinoza and Leibniz). Topics of discussion include the nature of philosophy and human knowledge; limits of human reason; the nature and existence of God; the scope and limits of human freedom; the distinction between good and evil, beautiful and ugly; the essence of the good life, nature of good society, and the meaning and value of human existence.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- identifies and knows the major classical, medieval and early modern philosophers and their main ideas, which she/he is also able to summarize, compare and critically analyse;
- has a basic knowledge of key ontological, metaphysical, epistemological and ethical problems;
- has acquired foundational knowledge of key philosophical concepts and can apply them in the analysis of contemporary issues;
- expresses themselves clearly, purposefully and argumentatively, both orally and in writing, and participates in debate.
- identifies and knows the major classical, medieval and early modern philosophers and their main ideas, which she/he is also able to summarize, compare and critically analyse;
- has a basic knowledge of key ontological, metaphysical, epistemological and ethical problems;
- has acquired foundational knowledge of key philosophical concepts and can apply them in the analysis of contemporary issues;
- expresses themselves clearly, purposefully and argumentatively, both orally and in writing, and participates in debate.
Teacher
Liisi Keedus
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