PHIL 513 - Hegel/Nietzsche/Freud

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

PHIL - Philosophy

Description:

There is a brief section in Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit, which is devoted to the evolution of self-consciousness, the striving for interpersonal recognition, and the vicissitudes of labor. Special attention will be given to the concepts of ressentiment (Nietzsche), recognition (Kojeve), justice (Marx/Freud/Derrida/Lyotard), repression (Freud), to the role that work plays in mediating identity-formation, and to expression of instinctual tendencies. Since we cannot canvass this field in its entirety, we will carefully examine some of the basic themes and thinkers involved. We will also explore segments of three art films (by Arnold, Bunuel and Fassbinder) related to our theme. Students are invited to explore and explain the contributions of theorists who have closely related concerns who may not be covered in lectures or required readings.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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