PHIL 298 - Existentialism

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Denison University

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This course will involve a study and discussion of the basic concepts of Existentialism as they have developed primarily in the 19th and 20th Century "classics" of Existentialism - philosophical and other. Topics such as alienation and authenticity, freedom and responsibility, good faith vs. bad faith, rationality and the absurd, values and nihilism, God and meaninglessness, will be investigated. Selected literature from the philosophical and literary works of Tolstoy/Dostoevsky, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Sartre, Camus, and Tillich will form the basis for our inquiry and discussion. Students will be expected to use the course both to become closely acquainted with the philosophy of Existentialism and to confront and clarify some of the fundamental issues and value concerns of their existence. Prerequisite: One previous course in Philosophy or consent.(4 credits)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.denison.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 587-0810

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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