Course Overview

In this seminar we will discuss different concepts and theories of rationality which are of fundamental importance for scientific deliberation in the fields of philosophy, economics, sociology and political theory. This includes the difference of theoretical and practical forms of rationality, the concepts of explanation and justification, and the rationality of emotions.

Learning Achievement

Students will learn about and compare different concepts and theories of rationality from different scientific fields

Competence

Course prerequisites

None

Grading Philosophy

Will be communicated to students at the first meeting.

Course schedule

Week1: Introduction Week2: followed by Week3 to the Final Week

Course type

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

PD Dr. Christoph Bambauer

Other information

Take place in summer semester Type of the course: Seminar

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