Philosophy of Humanity and Culture

Delve into the history of modern and contemporary continental philosophy. Analyze texts and theories of some of the greatest thinkers of our time to gain a deeper understanding of humanity and society. Use this to shed new light on fundamental questions about art, culture, identity, and being human. This program can also be followed part-time. Philosophy of Humanity and Culture is a track of the MA Philosophy.

Gain a deep understanding of classic texts from the history of modern, postmodern and contemporary philosophy, with which you can reflect on fundamental questions related to art, culture and humanity. The track covers the most important 20th-century and contemporary movements in European philosophy, such as existentialism, postcolonialism, poststructuralism, aesthetics, phenomenology and media philosophy.

    Address essential philosophical questions such as:

• 'What is the meaning of art and culture for human experience?'
• 'How can art help us deal with loss, trauma, and war?’
• 'To what extent do 'gender' and 'race' play a role in the formation of identities?'
• 'What is the relationship between philosophy and psychoanalysis?'
• 'What is the relationship between truth and democracy?'
• 'What impact do social media have on the public debate in post-truth times?'

Profit from small-scale working methods with a great deal of interaction, which enables in-depth analysis and discussion with fellow students and lecturers.

This program can also be followed part-time.

Philosophy of Humanity and Culture is a track of the MA Philosophy. You always choose one of the tracks.

Typical courses are:

• Enlightenment and Counter-Enlightenment
• Identity, Race and Gender
• Psychoanalysis and the Unconscious
• Trauma and Art