PHIL 260 - Existentialism [GEKH]
An examination of contemporary existentialist thought about the nature of reality and human existence as reflected in the works of such philosophers as Marcel, Heidegger, Sartre and Camus and the sources of existentialism as found in the works of Kierkegaard and Nietzsche.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall and Winter
Class-Level Restriction Undergraduate standing
This course is an introduction to philosophy by the study of Existentialism. Existentialism explores major topics in the field of philosophy: the nature of humanity, the possibilities of human freedom, the meaning of life and the nature of reality. Existentialism is a story of significant philosophical rebellions, united by common themes throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In the quest to redefine human nature and human freedom, existential texts challenge the authority of Judeo-Christian religion, traditional views of the laws of nature, conventional and philosophical notions of truth and the notion of objective morality. Students study the social context of these philosophical rebellions and discover the ways that existentialism continues to transform society by its persistent challenge to ideological authority and to mass social movements. The traditional method of philosophy, critical and analytical reasoning is taught in this course. Students develop habits of mind and writing skills that enable them to develop and critique philosophical arguments.
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Updates Course Rotation added 1/2015
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