The Great War and Modern Philosophy
World War 1 was the original catastrophe of the 20th-century. This course investigates the complex ways in which the First World War mobilized philosophical reflection during the war and the varied ways in which philosophical thought responded to the war.
Students in this course will be introduced to different philosophical reactions to the First World War through discussion and analysis of texts, documents, images, artworks, film, and music. The relation between philosophy and poetry will also be explored. In this course, students will gain historical knowledge, conceptual understanding, and literacy for a clearer grasp of the complex ways in which philosophy and the Great War intersected.
The course is divided into four thematic sections:
An Absolute War
The Clash of Civilizations
Memento Mori
The Hope of Peace
Across each of these thematic sections, we will explore different philosophical traditions and movements in England, France, and Germany during the war.
Discussions will be held in English, Dutch and French.
What you'll learn
- Basic knowledge of important philosophical reactions to the First World War
- Conceptual understanding of philosophical and literary texts
- Historical understanding of the war and its cultural impact
- A clearer grasp of the complex ways in which philosophy and the Great War intersected
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| Rating | 4.0★ based on 1 ratings |
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| Length | 8 weeks |
| Effort | 8 weeks, 6–7 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $49 |
| From | KU Leuven University, KULeuvenX, KU Leuven via edX |
| Instructor | Nicolas de Warren |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities Art & Design Social Sciences |
| Tags | Art & Culture Social Sciences Humanities Philosophy & Ethics |
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confusion rather than understanding
On the down side, because it was so short, the topics were introductions without much depth, and I often felt confusion rather than understanding.
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On the plus side, I discovered many philosophers - and artists/writers - new to me, and began to better understand the impact of WWI on Europe.
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It was also one of the most professionally-produced and evocative moocs I've taken; each week's opening lecture a short film with a highly emotional ending, and the art and poetry I encountered often had me on the verge of tears.
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| Rating | 4.0★ based on 1 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 8 weeks |
| Effort | 8 weeks, 6–7 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $49 |
| From | KU Leuven University, KULeuvenX, KU Leuven via edX |
| Instructor | Nicolas de Warren |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities Art & Design Social Sciences |
| Tags | Art & Culture Social Sciences Humanities Philosophy & Ethics |
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