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Philosophy in Portugal

Code 15583
Year 2
Semester S1
ECTS Credits 6
Workload OT(15H)/TP(45H)
Scientific area Philosophy
Entry requirements .There are none.
Learning outcomes 1. Identify, recognize, and contextualize the main currents, movements, and
authors of Philosophy in Portugal;
2. Establish a diachronic perspective of Philosophy in Portugal;
3. Present, contextualize, and reflect on the main themes and issues of Philosophy
in Portugal;
4. Define, relate, and articulate the various concepts studied;
5. Interpret, analyze, and comment on the philosophical texts studied;
6. Identify the main challenges faced by Philosophy in Portugal in the recent
present.
Syllabus 1. Introduction to Philosophy in Portugal:
1.1. The relationship between philosophy, religion, and literature throughout the
development and emergence of Philosophy in Portugal;
1.2. General trends of philosophical ideas in Portugal;
2. Main currents and movements of Philosophy in Portugal and their historicity:
2.1. Late Antiquity and Proto-Medievalism (Priscilian of Ávila, Paulus Orosius,
and St. Martin of Dume);
2.2. Scholasticism, Aristotelianism, and the Middle Ages (Pedro Hispano, Álvaro
Pais, King Duarte);
2.3. Neoplatonism, Gnoseology, Neo-Scholasticism, Renaissance, and
Humanism (Leão Hebreu, Francisco Sanches, Conimbricenses);
2.4. Political Theory, Positivism, Anti-Positivism, and Proto-Modern
Existentialism (Silvestre Pinheiro Ferreira, Teófilo Braga, Antero de Quental, and
Sampaio Bruno);
2.5. Creationism, Saudosismo, Critical Rationalism, and Modernism (Leonardo
Coimbra, Teixeira de Pascoaes, António Sérgio, José Régio, and Fernando
Pessoa);
3. Philosophy in Contemporary
Main Bibliography • Barata, A. (2022). Para Viver em Qualquer Mundo. Nós, os lugares e as coisas.
Lisboa, Documenta.• Calafate, P. (Ed.) (1999-2004). História do Pensamento Filosófico Português. (6
vol.). Lisboa: Ed. Caminho.• Carvalho, M. S. de (2010). Psicologia e Ética no Curso Jesuíta Conimbricense.
Lisboa, Colibri.• Coimbra, L. (2004-2010). Obras Completas. (6 Vols). Lisboa, INCM.• D. Duarte (1983). Leal Conselheiro. Lisboa, INCM.• Gomes, P. (1992). Os Conimbrincenses. Lisboa, ICALP.• Hebreu, L. (s.d.). Diálogos de Amor. Lisboa, INCM.• Henriques, F. (2017). Filosofia e Género. Outras Narrativas sobre a Tradição
Ocidental. Lisboa, Colibri.• Molder, M. F. (2020). O Absoluto que Pertence à Terra. Lisboa, Edições do
Saguão• Osório, P. (1986). História contra os Pagãos. Braga, UM.• Pacoaes, T. de (1991). A arte de ser português. Lisboa, Assírio e Alvim.• Pais, A. (1994). Estado e Pranto da Igreja (Vol. IV). Lisboa, JNICT.• Quental, A. (1991). Filosofia. Lisboa, UA/EC.• Sanches, F. (1991).
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria Considering the theoretical and reflective nature of the course, there will be sessions
for the introduction, presentation, and discussion of topics, based on the
commentary, analysis, and debate of a selection of philosophical texts. Sessions may
also include the analysis and interpretation of works of art (paintings, sculptures,
films, music, poetry) where appropriate. All these materials will be indicated and
made available on Moodle. Assessment will be continuous and based on direct overall
observation (OGD). Students must complete two in-term exams covering the taught
material. Assessment percentages: 40% first in-term exam + 50% second in-term
exam + 10% class performance (interventions and participation). The minimum
grade required to take the final exam is 6/20.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2024-09-28

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