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| PHIL0027-1 | Contemporary philosophical texts
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Arnaud Dewalque |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| The course is devoted to the topic of intentionality, that is to the basic ability we have to refer to the world, to be "directed towards" something (directedness) or to be "in a mental state about" something (aboutness). For the Austrian philosopher Franz Brentano (1839-1917) and, especially, for his former pupil Edmund Husserl (1859-1938), the concept of intentionality has been the subject of far-reaching controversies. We will examine some of those controversies: the issue of objectless presentations, the internalism-externalism opposition, the issue of possibility conditions of intentionality (Fregean reading vs. Heideggerian reading), the distinction between extrinsic and intrinsic intentionality, and so on. The examination of those points will be based on the reading of classical texts, which will be discussed during the course. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Main purpose: to clarify an important issue of contemporary philosophy. The question we will address is: what is intentionality? By the end of the course, students are supposed:
- to understand what are the main philosophical options regarding to topic of intentionality
- to see what is at stake in each of those options
- to master some conceptual technicalities
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| This course is aimed at students in Philosophy only. It is recommended to have followed the course: History of contemporary philosophy (PHIL0010-1, A. Dewalque). |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Lectures based on a series of readings. Participants are required to read a short philosophical text for each lesson. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The course takes place during the first quadrimester, on Tuesday from 10 to 12 AM. First lesson: Tuesday 22.09.2011. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Set books:
* K. Twardowski, On the Content and Object of Presentations (1894), engl. trans. R. Grossmann, The Hague, Nijhoff, 1977, § 1-7.
* A. Meinong, "The Theory of Objects", in R. Chisholm (ed.), Realism and the Background of Phenomenology, Glencoe, Free Press, 1960; reprint: Atascadero, Ridgeview, 1981, p. 76-117.
* E. Husserl, Logical Investigations, engl. trans. J. N. Findlay, London, Routledge, 1973, Fifth Logical Investigation, Chapter 2: "Consciousness as Intentional Experience".
* E. Husserl, Ideas Pertaining to a Pure Phenomenology and to a Phenomenological Philosophy - First Book: General Introduction to a Pure Phenomenology, engl. trans. F. Kersten, The Hague, Nijhoff, 1982.
* M. Heidegger, Being and Time, § 9-18, engl. trans. J. Macquarrie and E. Robinson, London, SCM Press, 1962.
* R. Chisholm, "Intentional Inexistence", in Id., Perceiving, New York, Cornell University Press, 1957; reprint 1961, p. 168-185.
* J. Searle, "The Nature of Intentional States", in Id., Intentionality. An Essay in the Philosophy of Mind, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1983; reprinted 1999, Ch. I, p. 1-36.
The reading of the texts is required for students in philosophy. It is optional for listeners who follow the course without being officially registered as students. A complete bibliography will be made available for listeners (see the attached document below). |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral examination. |
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Contacts :
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| Teacher
Arnaud Dewalque
Dpt of Philosophy
7, Place du 20-août, Building A1/2d floor
B-4000 Liège
Phone: 0032(4)366.55.92
E-mail a.dewalque@ulg.ac.be |
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| Items online : |
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| Bibliography on Intentionality |
| Bibliography on Intentionality |
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