Program Overview
Existentialism (PHIL*2170)
Details
Existentialism is a philosophy built around the experience of human freedom. This course focuses on the character of the subject who makes choices, and on the personal and political responsibilities that attach to the making of decisions. The course will examine this and other themes associated with Existentialism through nineteenth and twentieth century representatives, which may include Kierkegaard, Sartre, de Beauvoir, Camus, and others.
Syllabus
The syllabus for the course is available as an attachment: PHIL2170 Burke_0.pdf, with a size of 58.61 KB.
Philosophy
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