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GER 286Great German Thinkers

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
German
Cross-listed
PHIL 286J

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An introduction to and examination of the thought of one important figure (such as Leibniz, Kant, Nietzsche, or Heidegger) or school (such as Idealism, Romanticism, or phenomenology) of German philosophy. The choice of the philosopher(s) studied varies from term to term.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

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Discussed on r/uwaterloo

One post or comment in 1 thread mentions GER 286, November 2019 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Fall 2019

Has anyone taken GER 286? 2 points, 0 comments

u/Appstmntnr: “I'm looking for a German course to take this Winter term, since I had a scheduling conflict between GER 350 and another course. The academic calendar doesn't specify that it's taught in English, but it kind of sounds like it might be taught in English. Has anyone taken it before?”

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