Roy Wagner: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2020 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Roy Wagner |
| Field | History and Philosophy of Mathematical Sciences |
| Address | Geschichte u. Philo. d. Math.Wiss. ETH Zürich, RZ J 6 Clausiusstrasse 59 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 84 34 |
| roy.wagner@gess.ethz.ch | |
| URL | https://hpm.ethz.ch/people/person-detail.MjI4ODY5.TGlzdC8yNDY4LC0yNDgyNTI2NTg=.html |
| Department | Humanities, Social and Political Sciences |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 851-0125-65L | A Sampler of Histories and Philosophies of Mathematics Particularly suitable for students D-CHAB, D-INFK, D-ITET, D-MATH, D-PHYS | 3 credits | 2V | R. Wagner | |
| Abstract | This course will review several case studies from the ancient, medieval and modern history of mathematics. The case studies will be analyzed from various philosophical perspectives, while situating them in their historical and cultural contexts. | ||||
| Learning objective | The course aims are: 1. To introduce students to the historicity of mathematics 2. To make sense of mathematical practices that appear unreasonable from a contemporary point of view 3. To develop critical reflection concerning the nature of mathematical objects 4. To introduce various theoretical approaches to the philosophy and history of mathematics 5. To open the students' horizons to the plurality of mathematical cultures and practices | ||||
| 862-0004-11L | Research Colloquium Philosophy for Master Students and PhD (HS 2020)  For MAGPW and PhD students of D-GESS only. | 2 credits | 1K | R. Wagner, M. Hampe, L. Wingert | |
| Abstract | Ph.D. students, post docs, members of staff, and senior colleagues from other philosophy departments will report on their work in progress. Furthermore, promissing new philosophical articles and parts of new philosophical books will be studied. | ||||
| Learning objective | Ideas and arguments dealing with systematic problems especially in epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, and the philosophy of mind will be scrutinized and elaborated. | ||||
| 862-0107-00L | Deleuze's Difference and Repetition For MA Philosphy and History of Knowledge only. | 3 credits | 2S | R. Wagner | |
| Abstract | Difference and Repetition is arguably Gilles Deleuze’s first Magnum Opus: a comprehensive presentation of his philosophy, engaging both western philosophy classics and his contemporary scientific breakthroughs. The seminar will follow the book to expose Deleuze’s ideas in their context. We will highlight Deleuze’s scientific inspirations and discuss his impact on the philosophy of science. | ||||
| Learning objective | Students of this course will be able to engage with 20th century continental philosophy, with an emphasis on French philosophy. They will also improve their general capacity for thinking outside dominant philosophical boxes. | ||||