Phenomenology

PHIL20612 Phenomenology 20 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 2 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Middle part of Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 Phenomenology is the study of the structure of experience. In this course unit we will examine aspects of the work of the four most important Twentieth Century phenomenologists: Edmund Husserl, Martin Heidegger, Jean-Paul Sartre and Maurice Merleau-Ponty. Topics covered may include: the nature of intentionality, perception and imagination; our awareness of self, body and others; and our consciousness of time. We shall also look at what is distinctive about the methods of phenomenological philosophy. Phenomenology is the study of the structure of experience. In this course unit we will examine aspects of the work of the four most important Twentieth Century phenomenologists: Edmund Husserl, Martin Heidegger, Jean-Paul Sartre and Maurice Merleau-Ponty. Topics covered may include: the nature of intentionality, perception and imagination; our awareness of self, body and others; and our consciousness of time. We shall also look at what is distinctive about the methods of phenomenological philosophy. The course aims to: - introduce students to the philosophical writings of the Twentieth Century phenomenologists; - present the historical and philosophical context in which phenomenology was developed; - explore in detail some central concepts of phenomenology: intentionality, reduction, constitution, transcendental ego, time-consciousness, embodiment, intersubjectivity, etc; - show how phenomenology relates to issues in metaphysics, epistemology and the philosophy of mind. On successful completion of this course unit, students will be able to demonstrate: - an ability to identify the main philosophical questions arising in phenomenological texts; - an ability to engage with some of the major issues in the interpretation of the phenomenological tradition in philosophy; - an ability to evaluate the significance of phenomenological philosophy; - an ability to relate the work of Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre and Merleau-Ponty to other philosophical disciplines One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week. 0 Other 100% 67% - EXAMINATION 33% - ASSESSED ESSAY Pre-Requisites: 20 PHIL credits at Level 1 Y Moran, D. & Mooney, T. Eds. 2002. The Phenomenology Reader. London: Routledge. [The majority of tutorial readings will be taken from this reader, so you may find it a useful purchase] Moran, D. 2000. Introduction to Phenomenology. London: Routledge. [Weekly secondary readings will be, for the most part, taken from this comprehensive introduction to phenomenology] Cerbone, D. 2006. Understanding Phenomenology. Chesham: Acumen. [This is, perhaps, the best place to start. It introduces phenomenology in a very accessible manner] Gallagher S. & Zahavi, D. 2008. The Phenomenological Mind. London: Routledge. [This advanced introduction is excellent at situating phenomenological issues within the context of contemporary philosophy of mind and psychology] Assessment written exam 2 Lectures 22 Tutorials 10 0 Information Pre-requisites: 20 PHIL credits at Level 1Timetable For 2013/14 LECTURE: Thursdays 12.00-2.00 pm TUTORIALS: tbc