Post-Kantian European Philosophy
PHIL 258
Fall 2011
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01
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| Crosslisting:
SISP 281 |
| Certificates: Social, Cultural and Critical Theory |
In this study of 19th- and 20th-century philosophy in Europe (primarily France and Germany), special attention will be devoted to the interpretation of science and its significance for understanding the world as distinctly modern and ourselves and the world as natural (or as transcending nature). Related topics include the scope and limits of reason, the role of subjectivity in the constitution of meaning, the conception of ethics and politics in a science-centered culture, and the problems of comprehending historical change. Philosophers to be read include Kant, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, Husserl, Heidegger, Weber, Habermas, and Foucault. The course is designed to introduce students to a very difficult but widely influential philosophical tradition and will emphasize close reading and comparative interpretation of texts. This course meets the Social, Cultural, and Critical Theory certificate's requirement in philosophical origins of theory. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA PHIL |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CEAS-Phil/Reli)(CSCT)(PHIL)(PHIL-Philosophy)(PHIL-Social Jus)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Hegel, Phenomenology of Spirit (selections)
Marx (selections)
Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols
Husserl, The Crisis of European Science
Heidegger, Off the Beaten Track
Weber, "Science as a Vocation"
Habermas, "Technology and Science as Ideology"
Foucault Reader (selections)
and a few readings on-line
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Examinations and Assignments:
Three take-home expository/comparative essays |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
There is no specific prerequisite for this course but the readings are very difficult. Prior work in philosophy, social or political theory, literary theory, or science studies is strongly recommended before taking this course. |
| Instructor(s): Rouse,Joseph T. Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: PAC125; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 8 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: -2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 8 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 4 | FR: 0 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
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