Existentialism and Phenomenology

This module provides a broad introduction to the existentialist and phenomenological movements in modern European philosophy. The key theme of the importance of individual lived experience, something ignored by the abstractions of both traditional metaphysics and modern scientism, will be explored through studying the ideas of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, Merleau-Ponty, and Levinas. The relationship of the movements to political theory (e.g. Beauvoir and Fanon) and literature (e.g. Camus) will also be examined.

Simon Skempton PhD

• Term: Spring
• Day: Monday
• Start Date: 07 January 2019
• Time: 7-9pm
• No. of weeks: 11
• Full fee: £116.00
• Credits: 10

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