PH 318A - Existentialism

Institution:

Merrimack College

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Description:

An analysis and evaluation of works by Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Jaspers, Sartre, Camus, and Marcel. Central themes of Existentialism are considered such as: consciousness- being, freedom of choice, authentic persons, subjectivity. Course conducted as “independent studies,” including 12 class lectures plus directed readings followed up by discussion of assigned books in small groups. Prerequisites: PH 112A. Satisfies the second institutional requirement in philosophy. Three hours a week.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.merrimack.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 837-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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