| Course title | Hermeneutics of early historicism. Metamorphoses of methodological reflection in 19th century German historiography |
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| Course code | KFHS/B234 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 4 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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1. Introduction. Definition of historicism. 2. History, premodern classifications of knowledge, and the modern worldview. 3. The emergence of hermeneutics. 4. The foundations of Schleiermacher?s hermeneutics. 5. Wilhelm von Humboldt, philosophical and political context. 6. Humboldt?s texts on history and historiography 7. The role of the historian 1. 8. The role of the historian 2. 9. J. G. Droysen, philosophical and political context. 10. Droysen?s methodology 11. ?Historical forces? and their understanding. 12. Critical discussion, comparison of Humboldt?s and Droysen?s models. 13. Final summary colloquium.
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
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The course focuses on understanding the intellectual contexts and theoretical foundations from which academic historiography emerged as an independent professional discipline in the early 19th century. A critical reflection on the anthropological and philosophical premises of selected methodological frameworks developed by leading German theorists (primarily W. Humboldt and J. G. Droysen) will lead to a contemporary examination of the relationship between historical narrative and collective identity.
Students will acquire the following specialized knowledge. They will be able to reflect on the philosophical dimensions of historiography and explain its key epistemological issues. They will be able to examine historical knowledge in terms of its underlying assumptions. They will also be able to situate historicism within the context of German philosophy and literature of the so-called Goethean era. |
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None
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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unspecified
Active participation in seminars (at least 75%) is required to earn credit. Students are expected to come to each class properly prepared. During the seminar, there will be a review of the previous class. Attendance at the final colloquium is also required. |
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| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester |
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