Module #1 What is Existentialism? Defining Existentialism, its key concepts and historical context
Module #2 The Roots of Existentialism Exploring the influence of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, and Dostoevsky on Existentialism
Module #3 Existentialism vs. Essentialism Contrasting Existentialist thought with Essentialist philosophies
Module #4 Jean-Paul Sartre:Freedom and Responsibility Examining Sartres concept of existence precedes essence and its implications
Module #5 Martin Heidegger:Being and Time Analyzing Heideggers concept of Being-in-the-world and its relationship to Existentialism
Module #6 Albert Camus:The Absurd and the Human Condition Exploring Camus concept of the Absurd and its relation to Existentialism
Module #7 What is Phenomenology? Defining Phenomenology, its key concepts and historical context
Module #8 Edmund Husserl:The Father of Phenomenology Examining Husserls philosophical framework and its influence on Phenomenology
Module #9 Phenomenology and Existentialism Exploring the connection between Phenomenology and Existentialism, including their shared concerns and methodologies
Module #10 Existentialist Ethics:Freedom and Responsibility Examining the ethical implications of Existentialist thought, including issues of personal responsibility and moral ambiguity
Module #11 Existentialism and Politics:Anarchy and Rebellion Analyzing the political implications of Existentialist thought, including its critique of traditional authority and power structures
Module #12 Existentialism and Human Rights Exploring the relationship between Existentialism and human rights, including the concept of human dignity
Module #13 The Phenomenology of Perception Examining the phenomenological structure of perception, including the role of intentionality and attention
Module #14 The Phenomenology of Embodiment Analyzing the phenomenological significance of the human body, including its role in shaping our experience of the world
Module #15 The Phenomenology of Emotions Exploring the phenomenological structure of emotions, including their intentional and embodied aspects
Module #16 Existentialism and Psychology Examining the influence of Existentialist thought on psychology, including its critique of traditional psychotherapy
Module #17 Existentialism and Literature Analyzing the relationship between Existentialist thought and literature, including its influence on literary movements and authors
Module #18 Critiques of Existentialism Examining criticisms of Existentialism, including its alleged promoting of moral relativism and individualism
Module #19 The Existentialism of Simone de Beauvoir Examining Beauvoirs Existentialist philosophy, including her concept of the other and its implications for gender and ethics
Module #20 The Phenomenology of Technology Analyzing the phenomenological significance of technology, including its impact on human existence and culture
Module #21 Existentialism and Postmodernism Examining the relationship between Existentialism and Postmodernism, including their shared critiques of modernity and traditional authority
Module #22 Existentialism and Mental Health Examining the application of Existentialist thought to mental health issues, including anxiety and depression
Module #23 Existentialism and Education Analyzing the implications of Existentialist thought for education, including its critique of traditional pedagogy
Module #24 Existentialism and the Environment Exploring the relationship between Existentialist thought and environmentalism, including the concept of ecological existence
Module #25 Existentialism and Racism Examining the application of Existentialist thought to issues of racism, including its critique of traditional notions of identity and power
Module #26 Creating an Existentialist Manifesto Students create their own Existentialist manifesto, applying course concepts to personal and social issues
Module #27 Phenomenological Reflections on Human Experience Students reflect on their own human experience, applying phenomenological concepts to their everyday lives
Module #28 Case Study Presentations Students present their case studies, applying Existentialist and phenomenological concepts to real-world issues
Module #29 Final Paper:Existentialism and Phenomenology Students submit a final paper, critically examining a specific topic in Existentialism and Phenomenology
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Existentialism and Phenomenology career
