Lehrinhalte
Is there a connection between Enlightened ideas and the genesis of modern variations of racism? How did the Enlightenment changed the way we see ourselves? Was the Enlightenment nothing but a rather small elite project by an upcoming bourgeoisie? These are just some of the questions we will encounter throughout the semester.
In this Übung (reading class) we will re-examine central texts of the study of Enlightenment. We will look at both: classic historiography and primary sources.
For the purpose of this Übung, we will understand Englightenmet as a historical age rather than a philosophical project. We will look at cultural and social changes during the time of c. 1650 - c.1800 and we will try to discuss various interpretations of the era.
After attending this class you will have a firm grasp on the main interpretations of the Age of Enlightenment in historiography and will have gained familiarty with key sources.
Active participation in discussions and the preparation of a presentation is mandatory to pass this class.
You are more than welcome, even if you're English isn't perfect!
Literatur
Davies, M.L. (ed.): Thinking about the Enlightenment, London 2016.
Hazard, Paul: The Crisis of the European Mind, various editions.
Mbembe, Achille: Critique of Black Reason, Durham NC. 2017.
Lachenicht, Susanne (ed.): Europeans Engaging the Atlantic. Knowledge and Trade, 1500-1800, Frankfurt/Main, New York, Chicago 2014.
Is there a connection between Enlightened ideas and the genesis of modern variations of racism? How did the Enlightenment changed the way we see ourselves? Was the Enlightenment nothing but a rather small elite project by an upcoming bourgeoisie? These are just some of the questions we will encounter throughout the semester.
In this Übung (reading class) we will re-examine central texts of the study of Enlightenment. We will look at both: classic historiography and primary sources.
For the purpose of this Übung, we will understand Englightenmet as a historical age rather than a philosophical project. We will look at cultural and social changes during the time of c. 1650 - c.1800 and we will try to discuss various interpretations of the era.
After attending this class you will have a firm grasp on the main interpretations of the Age of Enlightenment in historiography and will have gained familiarty with key sources.
Active participation in discussions and the preparation of a presentation is mandatory to pass this class.
You are more than welcome, even if you're English isn't perfect!
Literatur
Davies, M.L. (ed.): Thinking about the Enlightenment, London 2016.
Hazard, Paul: The Crisis of the European Mind, various editions.
Mbembe, Achille: Critique of Black Reason, Durham NC. 2017.
Lachenicht, Susanne (ed.): Europeans Engaging the Atlantic. Knowledge and Trade, 1500-1800, Frankfurt/Main, New York, Chicago 2014.
- Lehrende: Volker Köhler
Semester: ST 2019