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THE PHENOMENOLOGICAL TRADITION

Module code: PH351
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Department: PHILOSOPHY
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Coordinator: Dr Mette Lebech (PHILOSOPHY)

	Overview
	This module provides an introduction to phenomenology as a method and to Continental philosophy as a set of traditions originating with the phenomenological movement. Texts by Husserl, Reinach, Stein, de Beauvoir, Heidegger and Levinas will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on phenomenology as a philosophical and academic practice with potential importance for all or most subjects. Tracing the history of the various traditions issuing from the criticism of the practice of phenomenology will enable us to reflect on the various varieties or definitions of phenomenology and their relationship with each other. Timothy Mooney and Dermot Moran (eds.), The Phenomenology Reader (London and New York: Routledge, 2002) will be used as textbook.

Overview

This module provides an introduction to phenomenology as a method and to Continental philosophy as a set of traditions originating with the phenomenological movement. Texts by Husserl, Reinach, Stein, de Beauvoir, Heidegger and Levinas will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on phenomenology as a philosophical and academic practice with potential importance for all or most subjects. Tracing the history of the various traditions issuing from the criticism of the practice of phenomenology will enable us to reflect on the various varieties or definitions of phenomenology and their relationship with each other. Timothy Mooney and Dermot Moran (eds.), The Phenomenology Reader (London and New York: Routledge, 2002) will be used as textbook.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: interpret and compare the texts read; account for the themes touched upon: intentionality, object and content, essences, empathy, intersubjectivity, the body, being and the other; account for and discuss a number of different versions of phenomenology, e.g. �eidetic�, �early�, �realist�, �transcendental�, �late�, �hermeneutic�, �genetic� and �dialogic� phenomenology; discuss the development and nature of phenomenology�in particular, give reasoned answers to the four questions addressed in the course. apply the phenomenological method; conduct basic constitutional and eidetic analyses; discuss the relevance of phenomenology as a method, science and style of thought to philosophy and assess the potential for the application of phenomenology in other academic disciplines; critically discuss the claim that phenomenology is first philosophy.

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	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

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