Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024 No Banner module data is available
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Description An introduction to important themes and figures in post-Kantian Continental thought. This course provides a survey of important themes and issues in German Idealism, Marxism, Phenomenology, Existentialism, and Post-Structuralism. Among particular figures considered are: Hegel, Marx, Kierkegaard, Heidegger, De Beauvoir and Foucault. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge and understanding of a variety of themes and topics in philosophy. 2. Engage with a variety of particular issues, themes and topics in philosophy. 3. Enjoy enhanced critical and analytical skills. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
German IdealismHegel and the 'completion' of philosophyMarxMarx's materialist response to Hegel. Base and Superstructure. Althusser on the 'Ideological State Apparatus'KierkegaardReligious faith as beyond philosophical containment? Subjective truth. The Knight of Faith. The 'suspension of the ethical'PhenomenologyHusserl - intentionality; presence and absence. Heidegger - finitude and authenticity. De Beauvoir - the making of 'woman'FoucaultModernity and docility. The school as vector of power | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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