PHIL 42200 - Topics In Continental Philosophy

An advanced introduction to Continental Philosophy. In this course we try to understand, examine, and critically assess major topics in Continental Philosophy and to gain an appreciation of its accomplishments. The course will either (1) put key players in focus such as Husserl, Dilthey, Heidegger, Satre, Foucault; or (2) discuss particular strands within Continental Philosophy (such as phenomenology, existentialism, post-modernism, structuralism, critical theory).

Cr. 3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
Notes
May be repeated for credit with different topics for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Be familiar with selected names in Continental Philosophy and the programmatic goals they stand for.
2. Appreciate the achievements of Continental Philosophy and the repercussions they had for philosophy as a discipline.
3. Be better prepared for graduate studies in Philosophy.