Existentialism (V7084)
Existentialism
Module V7084
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
In this module, we will engage with key existentialist philosophers such as Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Friedrich Nietzsche, Søren Kierkegaard, Martin Heidegger, and Albert Camus. We will also examine how existentialism is present in more contemporary philosophy. It is our goal to explore key concepts such as freedom, facticity, ambiguity, absurdity, human existence, etc. We will also discuss how existentialism relates to ethical issues and why existentialism manifests in philosophy as well as literature. 
Module learning outcomes
Become familiar with key issues and movements in the history of existentialism.
Work critically with philosophical and literary sources relevant to the understanding of existentialism.
Analyse and summarise the central arguments of existentialist writers and philosophers.
Present the familiar arguments for and against the existentialist treatment of human freedom, reason, and experience.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | A1 Week 1 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Robb Dunphy
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Prof Tanja Staehler
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Prof Sarah Sawyer
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Prof Mahon O'Brien
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