Expanded Writing: Philosophy and Art

The course Expanded Writing: Philosophy and Art will introduce students to various forms of writing as thinking. Styles of writing and thinking are linked, and may differ profoundly: analytical, contemplative, descriptive, empathic, detached, speculative, playful, overwhelming, seductive, humorous, close-knit, sweeping, associative, atmospheric, poetic, phenomenological, genealogical, deconstructive, symptomatic and much more. Here writing is part of a collective search for other words and other ways of speaking. It is a question of perceiving subtleties in the internal and external qualities of being, of articulating them and of adopting a position. In this course, writing, understood as an exercise in thinking, will have recourse to philosophy, and will turn to art as a sphere for possible further reflection.

Course leader

Fahim Amir

Target group

Prerequisite is readiness to work in a group. Basic knowledge of philosophy is desirable, though not a condition. The course is open to experienced writers and interested newcomers; curiosity, open-mindedness and eagerness to explore are expected. Not only reading, but also writing, has the power to change a person permanently.

Course aim

The focus will be on students' individual writing praxis, with support offered in one‑to‑one conversations. Based on prior knowledge and individual interests, a continuous role will be played by collective reading, reflection and discussion of texts from the suggested reading list. It will be similarly important for students to share and discuss their own experiences of writing, thinking and reading. Questions of form will be of utmost importance, covering dimensions of clarity and elegance, economy of expression, accessibility and intelligibility, apposite choice of words, use of transitional passages, appropriate language level, sensitive writing, attention to proportion and overall form – to mention only a few.

Fee info

EUR 100: Participation Fee
The fees consist of the enrolment charge of € 100.– (non-refundable) and a course fee which varies according to the length of the course. Students are entitled to the reduced fee on production of a valid confirmation of enrolment at an educational institution for the 2024 summer term as well as SN-Card-holders and members of the Society of Friends of the Summer Academy.

Costs for material used in the courses are not included in the participation fee, and will be charged separately at the beginning of the course.

On acceptance, the enrolment charge of € 100.– should be paid immediately. The course fee must be entered in the Summer Academy account by 30 June 2024.


Payments will be accepted using the following credit cards: Mastercard and Visa
EUR 670: Students attending two consecutive courses pay the enrolment fee only once; the course fee is calculated according to the total number of weeks.
2-week course:
€ 670.– (normal fee)
€ 495.– (reduced fee)

Scholarships

https://www.summeracademy.at/en/studies/scholarships/