Module overview
This module aims to introduce and explain some central themes of Heidegger’s early masterpiece, Being and Time. It will explore central concepts such as Being-in-the-world and authenticity and how they relate to established philosophical issues, including external world scepticism, other minds scepticism, the nature of mind, language, self and science.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- take notes from talks and written materials.
- work effectively to deadlines.
- undertake independent work, including identifying and using appropriate resources.
- contribute to discussion in a critical but dispassionate way.
- express views clearly and concisely.
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- interpret, synthesise and criticise complex texts and positions.
- debate and criticise ideas and arguments in an even-handed fashion.
- present ideas in writing, clearly and carefully.
- articulate and defend your own views regarding the issues the module concerns.
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- how the issues you explore in this module relate to other areas of philosophy
- the central issues that the early Heidegger addresses
- the concepts and arguments that he draws upon
Syllabus
The content of this module may vary from year to year. Topics that may be covered include:
1) Being-in-the-world
2) The Questions of Being and of Understanding
3) The Present-at-hand and the Ready-to-hand
4) Scepticism and truth
5) Authenticity, das ‘Man’ and Anxiety
6) Conscience and time
7) Guilt, Being-a-whole and Being-towards-death
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching methods include
- Lectures
- In-class discussion
- One-on-one consultation with module co-ordinator
Learning activities include
- Attending classes
- Contribution to class discussion
- Doing independent research for and writing assessed work
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Teaching | 33 |
| Independent Study | 117 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Books. H L Dreyfus (1991) Being-in-the-World . Cambridge: The MIT Press S Mulhall (1996) Heidegger and Being and Time . London: Routledge W Blattner (2006) Heidegger’s Being and Time . London: Continuum
Textbooks
M. Heidegger (trans. J. Macquarrie and E. Robinson) (1962). Being and Time. Oxford: Blackwell.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
For MA students taking this module, expectations will be significantly higher than those for year 3 undergraduate students attending the same lectures, and the assessment criteria will accordingly by stricter. In particular students will be required to demonstrate extremely high levels of detailed and accurate exposition, critical engagement, organisation and presentation, with scholarship that draws on appropriate primary literature.
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Business case or Essay plan
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Written feedback provided with further oral feedback available in advice and feedback hours or by arrangement.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Essay | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Resubmit assessments | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External