Module Details |
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| Title | EXISTENTIALISM | ||
| Code | PHIL332 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr JA Jobling Philosophy J.Jobling@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2018-19 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To consider the theories and arguments of some of the most important existentialist philosophers, such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche and Sartre. To analyse some of the main themes of existentialist philosophy, such as absurdity, ethics, authenticity and ''truth''. To relate the philosophical issues raised by existentialism to lived practice and to concrete examples. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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Students will be able to explain and evaluate some of the main theories in existentialism.
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Students will be able to analyse key concepts and arguments relating to existentialism.
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Students will be able to structure discussion of issues around existentialist metaphysics and ethics.
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Students will be able to identify the relevance of existentialist philosophy to their own lives.
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Students will be able to articulate and defend positions relating to existentialist themes.
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Students will be able to present their ideas with clarity and confidence.
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Students will be able to write coherent, structured and informative accounts on abstract philosophical issues.
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Syllabus |
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The Meaning of Life and the Absurd. Camus: the Myth of Sisyphus and the Absurd. Kierkegaard: truth and ethics. Nietzsche: truth, ethics and authenticity. Sartre: nausea, authenticity and conflict with others. de Beauvoir: ethics and existentialism. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture. Lectures will provide a map of core syllabus material and establish the framework within which students should pursue their own further researches. - 11 x 1 hour lectures. |
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Seminar. Seminars are student-led - 11 x 1 hour seminars.Seminars are student-led classes in small groups, based on set texts expanding on the lecture material. These should be read beforehand. |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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11 11 x 1 hour lectures. 11 11 x 1 hour seminars.Seminars are student-led classes in small groups, based on set texts expanding on the lecture material. These should be read beforehand. |
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| Private Study | 128 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 150 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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| Unseen Written Exam | 2 hours | 1 | 60 | Yes | Examination Notes (applying to all assessments) - none | |
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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| Practical Assessment | 10-15 minute present | Semester 1: Assessment deadlin | 10 | No reassessment opportunity | Presentation There is no reassessment opportunity, Presentations are done in class. It is not possible to resit an assessed presentation. | |
| Coursework | 2,000 word essay | Semester 1: Assessment deadlin | 30 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Essay |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |
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