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PHILO 389(W), 001 [5007]/Professor Acampora/TF 12:45-2:00pm
Heidegger
Our objective will be to understand
Heidegger's philosophical project in Being and Time, particularly as it
relates to the views of others in the history of philosophy, including Plato,
Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, Hegel, and Husserl. Hence, a strong background in
the history of philosophy, particularly in the areas of metaphysics and
epistemology, is required to appreciate the course materials. In addition to
thinking about how Heidegger develops an ontology that gathers its orientation
from phenomenology and hermeneutics, we shall consider the possible political
and ethical implications and applications of Heidegger's work. Time permitting,
we might read and discuss several later essays including, "The Question
Concerning Technology," "The Origin of the Work of Art," and/or "The Letter on
Humanism". Assignments include a philosophical blog and a significant research
paper.
Required text:
Heidegger, Being and Time, translated by Joan Stambaugh (SUNY, 1997). ISBN 0791426785
Recommended text:
Required text:
Heidegger, Being and Time, translated by Joan Stambaugh (SUNY, 1997). ISBN 0791426785
The Macquarrie/Robinson translation will
also suffice--we will refer to the standard German page numbers in our
discussions.
Recommended text:
Heidegger, Basic Writings, edited by
David Krell, Revised and Expanded Edition (Harper Collins, 1993). ISBN
0060637633
