phi3biw being in the world
BEING IN THE WORLD
PHI3BIW
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject we seek to acquaint students with the work of two of the most influential European philosophers, Martin Heidegger and Jean-Paul Sartre. We begin by paying particular attention to Heidegger's Being and Time through which we explore the novel accounts of 'being-in'the-world', 'the ready-to-hand', 'thowness', 'Angst', death and the centrality of mood. We then explore some of Sartre's key ideas in Being and Nothingness, including temporality, solipsism, the body as being-for-itself and being-for-others.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGeorge Vassilacopoulos
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites One 15 credit point philosophy subject or 30 Humanities credit points or by approval of the subject coordinator
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PHI2BAW PHI3BAW
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Being and Time, | Prescribed | Heidegger, M. 1996 | SUNY |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Interpret and critically compare the main ideas with which Heidegger or Sartre are concerned.
- Activities:
- Identify and make a note of one idea or claim in the set texts that you believe reveals the authors' view on the question, bring your notes to class and compare your impression with those of the others in the group and evaluate the differences.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
02. Locate, review and evaluate an idea or line of argument from Phenomenological or Existentialist thought and demonstrate your understanding of its relevance and application today.
- Activities:
- Choose one of the discussion questions from LMS subject resources, think about the question, re-read the relevant set text, conduct a library/internet search, write your own response and then critique another view based on this response.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Outline and critically assess one of Heidegger or Sartre's claims about the meaning of being and the possibilities for living an authentic life.
- Activities:
- After reading the assigned passage, identify the main argument and set out its premises and conclusion in standard form.Then make a note of weaknesses in the connections between the premises.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Vassilacopoulos
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay 1600 words | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Essay 1600 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| On-line Reflective Journal and Forum Discussions, 1000 words | 25 | 01, 02, 03 |