Course Details
Country:
Japan
Institution:
Hosei University
Course Title:
Existentialism
Course Number:
A6302
Course Description:
Existentialism is a branch of philosophy that confronts some of the most problematic aspects of existence. These include the value of freedom and rationality, whether living an authentic life is achievable, whether life can be meaningful, the nature of absurdity, whether modern life is nihilistic, and the role of emotions in ethics. This course is an in-depth exploration of several themes from existentialist thought. This course focuses on the philosophical writings of Fyodor Dostoevsky, Albert Camus, Søren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Iris Murdoch.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
PHIL 336
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