PHIL 325 - Contemporary Continental Philosophy

Institution:

Marist College

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Description:

Three Credits LA This course will focus on developments in Continental Philosophy from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. "Continental Philosophy" is the general term used to describe the many strands of philosophical thought that originate from the continent of Europe, as opposed to those that are dominant in Britain and the United States. The purpose of this course is to introduce studentsto some of the most important theories and philosophers in this tradition. We will explore theories such as phenomenology, existentialism, the critical theory of the Frankfurt School, deconstruction, hermeneutics, French feminism, and postmodernism. We will examine the works of thinkers such as E. Husserl, M. Heidegger, J.-P. Sartre, M. Horkheimer, T. Adorno, J. Derrida, H.-G. Gadamer, L. Irigaray, J. Kristeva, M. Foucault, and J.-F. Lyotard.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Marist.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 575-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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