Phenomenology

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Taught by DSPT. This course is designed as a high-level introduction to phenomenology through a detailed examination of its key themes and topics, including phenomenological method, intentionality, time-consciousness, self-awareness, judgment, intersubjectivity, emotions and volition. To achieve this, students will read and discuss selections from key texts in the phenomenological tradition, including selections from Husserl, Heidegger, Stein, Scheler, Sartre, Merleau-Ponty and Ricoeur. Class format: seminar. Student evaluation will be based on class participation, class presentations, and a final 15-20 page research paper