Module: Philosophy Existentialism

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Philosophy Existentialism
Module Code	HD319
School	76
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: David Gibson Semester 2: David Gibson Autumn: David Gibson
Module Teachers	David Gibson
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

This module introduces students to developments in 19th and 20th century philosophy with a special emphasis on existentialism and phenomenology. A task in this module is identifying and deciphering what philosophy is appropriately conceptualized as existentialist philosophy. Accordingly, this module examines earlier philosophers including Kierkegaard and Heidegger before turning to traditional existentialist theorists including Sartre and De Beauvoir. The module complements these mainstream existentialist theorists by introducing the work of Fanon (on race) and Carel (on illness) The modules examines key existentialist themes including despair, self,death, authenticity, being, consciousness, freedom and ambiguity. This grounding in existentialist thought informs a critical consideration of the relevance existentialism offers in understanding human development and identity.

Learning Outcomes

1. Define and describe philosophical accounts of the self, human being, individual in existential and phenomenological thought.
2. Critically describe, differentiate and compare alternative existential and phenomenological accounts of the self.
3. Appraise and defend a critical analysis of one of the key thinkers on the course.
4. Reflect on and evaluate debates on existentialism and phenomenology as it relates to race, health, and identity
5. Critically analyse and reflect on the relevance of existential and phenomenological ideas of authenticity, freedom, despair and ambiguity in their own lives.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Total Workload: 0

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Assignment 1	50%	n/a
Assignment	Assignment 2	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AFU	Age Friendly University Programme
BAJH	Bachelor of Arts (BAJH)
BAJHI	Bachelor of Arts (BAJHI)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)

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