BA Philosophy (25% weighting) at Heidelberg University

“Philosophising” is at times equated with an abstract discussion of the “big questions”. Even if one sometimes discusses what can be called “the big questions” during one's studies, it is not a matter of immediately ascending eloquently to the Olympus of knowledge, but rather of first acquiring, in small steps, the tools to adress the “big questions” in a dignified and precise manner. This includes, on the one hand, training in the art of rational argumentation; on the other hand, guided reading of central philosophical texts.

Faculty: Faculty of Philosophy  |  Department: Department of Philosophy  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); German-taught and usually German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The degree programme is modular. The introductory course (Propädeutikum) “Introduction to Philosophy” should be attended in the first two semesters.

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