CEPL 0904 - Themes from Existentialism

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Brown University

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Based on Brown's most popular philosophy course, this course explores some of the central themes of existentialism. Existentialist philosophy is distinguished by its focus on issues of pressing concrete concern for the lives of individuals. The themes covered include: the nature of love (e.g., Is love a matter of passion or of commitment?); the ideal of authenticity (e.g., What does it mean to be oneself?); the critique of moral and religious beliefs (e.g., Is being moral always most important? Is believing on reasons always better than believing on faith?); and the problem of the meaning of life (e.g., What does it mean to say that life is meaningful? Does suffering have value?). Readings are drawn from existentialist thinkers, such as Kierkagaard, Nietzsche, Schopenhauer and Sartre, as well as from contemporary philosophers.

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www.brown.edu

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(401) 863-1000

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New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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