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Dec 26, 2024
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PHL 157 - Existentialism
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
This course is a study of philosophical questions arising from human existence: the nature of truth, freedom, responsibility, individuality and relationships with others. The writings of Kierkegaard, Neitzsche and other Existentialists are required reading.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Define existentialism.
- Identify key philosophical figures that have influenced the development of existentialism.
- Assess the main themes of existentialist thought.
- Outline the various approaches taken towards the basic themes of existentialist philosophy.
- Critique common existentialist themes as they have been addressed in primary texts.
- Analyze the contributions of existentialism to contemporary philosophy.
Listed Topics
- The writings and theories of Nietzsche
- The writings and theories of Kierkegaard
- The writings and theories of Husserl
- The writings and theories of Heidegger
- The writings and theories of Jaspers
- The writings and theories of Sartre
- The writings and theories of Merleau-Ponty
- The writings and theories of Camus
- The writings and theories of Ricouer
- The writings and theories of Levinas
Reference Materials
Library, selected texts to be studied
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Communication
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 4/24/2020
Last Reviewed: 1/26/2023
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