PSYC 620 - Philosophical Psychology:

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

PSYC - Psychology

Description:

The goal of this course is to explore areas of convergence between philosophy and psychology and to elucidate the ontological assumptions underlying psychological theories. Using primary sources, the seminar discusses the importance of a particular philosopher, or a philosophical theme that is of relevance to psychology. Texts from Kierkaagard, Nietzsche, Marx, Husserl, Heidegger, DeBeauvoir, Levinas, Merleau-Ponty, Sartre, Derrida, Foucault, Irigaray, Kristeva and others can be used, as well as a cross section of primary texts from different authors. This course is repeatable.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

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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