Systems of Freedom: An Introduction to German Idealism and Romanticism (Accredited Course)

The ‘golden age’ of German philosophy (1781-1831) produced some of the most audacious and demanding works of philosophy ever written. This course provides an introduction to the philosophical systems of the German Idealist philosophers, Kant, Fichte, Schelling, and Hegel, with particular focus on their overarching theme of the nature of human freedom. The intertwining of this movement with the philosophies of the Jena Romantics (Hölderlin, Novalis, Schlegel) and other associated thinkers (e.g. Jacobi and Schleiermacher) will also come under scrutiny.

• Tutor: Simon Skempton
• Term: Spring
• Day: Monday
• Start Date: 11 January 2021
• Time: 7-9pm
• No of weeks: 11
• Full fee: £125

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining our online courses would need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable) as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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