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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:

  1. Recognize the peculiarly distinct way in which some philosophers called existentialists confronted the human condition, raised questions and devised their own way or methods of responding to these questions.
  2. Discuss the extent to which some philosophers can project what they call freedom and choice.
Listed Topics
  1. The writings and theories of Nietzsche
  2. The writings and theories of Kierkegaard
  3. The writings and theories of Husserl
  4. The writings and theories of Heidegger
  5. The writings and theories of Jaspers
  6. The writings and theories of Sartre
  7. The writings and theories of Merleau-Ponty
  8. The writings and theories of Camus
  9. The writings and theories of Ricouer
  10. The writings and theories of Levinas
     
Reference Materials
Library, selected texts to be studied
Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 05/05/2008


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