Class Introduction to Contemporary Thought

This Curricular Unit aims to critically reflect on some of the most important currents of contemporary thought, inserted in their historical contexts. The interdisciplinary nature of knowledge provides theoretical tools for a better understanding of contemporaneity

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1. The Genesis of Contemporary Thought: From Classical Reason to Medieval Scholasticism 2. Humanism and Modern Rationalism: Machiavelli; Descartes; Hobbes; Locke 3. From the Enlightenment to Liberalism: Voltaire; Montesquieu; Rousseau 4. Ruptures of Modernity and the Birth of the Contemporary: Nietzsche; Marx; Freud 5. Wars and Crises of Progress: Existentialism (Sartre; Simone de Beauvoir) 6. The Cold War and Ideological Conflicts: Capitalism vs. Socialism 7. Postmodernity: Lyotard; Foucault; Derrida 8. Neoliberalism and Multiculturalism (Taylor) 9. Globalization and the Network Society: Giddens; Castells; Bauman

The method is theoretical-practical, using active methodologies (problem-based learning). It is based on the presentation and exposition of the syllabus, using, when relevant, the reading and analysis of texts, in order to promote student participation in the critical discussion of the issues presented. The assessment is continuous, in accordance with the Lusófona University Assessment Regulations. The AC consists of a test, a work (written and oral) and participation in classes. The test is worth 50%, and will be taken at the end of the semester. The work has a total value of 40%. The student's performance in classes has a value of 10%. The final classification must be equal to or greater than 10 points.

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