PHIL539 SUBJECTIVITY IN CRISIS

Course Code:2410539
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (0.00 - 3.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Philosophy
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. ELİF ÇIRAKMAN
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

This course is designed as a graduate seminar that is thematically organized around a set of related themes stemming from the modern philosophies of subjectivity. The course thus has two major points of view. The first deals with a more comprehensive understanding of the problems/themes in depicting subjectivity, i.e., a thematic focus related to the problems of consciousness, self-consciousness, freedom, autonomy, self-determination, experience, life, world, truth, authenticity. The second addresses a possible dialogue among the thinkers that we will study, i.e., a historical focus. The main objective of the course is to achieve an understanding of the pivotal texts that mark a turning point in the history of modern philosophy (Descartes, Kant, and Hegel) and in the 20th century continental philosophy (Heidegger). For this purpose, we will read some primary and secondary sources with a focus on the themes listed above. In reading these pivotal texts, we will also read some secondary sources that problematize the modern notions of the subject. Lastly, we will read an interview of Derrida as an example of post-structuralist critique.


Course Content

Introduction to the modern notion of subjectivity and its critiques; study of some of the key texts in this area, both primary and secondary; consideration of the implications of subjectivity`s crisis for contemporary continental philosophy.


Course Learning Outcomes


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
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1Do independent academic research in order to be successful in academic studies.
2Have knowledge about contemporary philosophical issues, concepts and problems.
3Make original philosophical interpretations on the topic specialized.
4Have verbal and written presentation and effective communication skill.
5Do interdisciplinary readings and associate them to philosophical problems.
6Have knowledge about ethical code which is a requirement for doing academic research and publishing it.

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