Courses & Units
Self and World: Debates in European Philosophy HPH312
Introduction
European Philosophy, which includes the traditions of existentialism and phenomenology, begins with lived experience. Both traditions significantly shape our understanding of the human condition, and they have been taken up by disciplines as diverse as art, literature, architecture, film, theology, politics, psychology, sociology, ethology, and the environmental sciences (among others).
This unit offers a broad overview of key figures and key debates in the evolution of phenomenology and related traditions, demonstrating their ongoing relevance to our engagement with the world. Central topics may include: the nature of existence; intentionality; the ‘ontological turn’; the problem of the Other (how do I know that others exist and exist as I do?); the role of the body and perception in philosophy; subjectivity and intersubjectivity; why we care – addressing the challenge of the amoralist; aesthetics; other bodies, other minds – understanding diverse subjectivities; phenomenology and technology; ontology as political and the political as ontologically informed.
Summary
Unit name | Self and World: Debates in European Philosophy |
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Unit code | HPH312 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
Discipline | Philosophy and Gender Studies |
Coordinator | Doctor Anya Daly |
Available as an elective? | Yes |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 | 10/7/2023 | 8/8/2023 | 28/8/2023 | 15/10/2023 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse the historical origins and content of debates within European Philosophy.
- Critique philosophical accounts of key figures in the European tradition to arrive at well-reasoned, ethically informed positions.
- Apply Phenomenology to contemporary issues in cognitive science, ethics, philosophy of mind, aesthetics and the socio-political domain.
- Apply disciplinary skills of textual analysis and evaluation, reflection, and clear communication to address problems with intellectual independence.
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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091701 | $1,892.00 | $888.00 | not applicable | $1,919.00 |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
25 credit points at Introductory level or higherMutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HPH309Teaching
Teaching Pattern | On-campus: Off-campus:
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Assessment | Discussion Board Post (20%)|Position Paper (40%)|Take-home exam (40%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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