020055 SE Theology & Phenomenology (2013W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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FR 12-14:00
1. Termin: 4.10.2013
Fast immer im HS 3 außer am 11.10., 22.11. und 29.11. 2013 im HS 2
Beide befinden sich in der Schenkenstraße 8-10, 1010 Wien
HS 3 befindet sich im 6. Stock und HS 2 im 5. Stock des Gebäudes
1. Termin: 4.10.2013
Fast immer im HS 3 außer am 11.10., 22.11. und 29.11. 2013 im HS 2
Beide befinden sich in der Schenkenstraße 8-10, 1010 Wien
HS 3 befindet sich im 6. Stock und HS 2 im 5. Stock des Gebäudes
Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 16.09.2013 10:00 to Mo 30.09.2013 18:00
- Registration is open from Tu 01.10.2013 10:50 to Su 13.10.2013 18:00
- Deregistration possible until Su 13.10.2013 18:00
Details
max. 20 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes
Currently no class schedule is known.
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Aims, contents and method of the course
After a century of outright dismissal and rejection of theology in phenomenological circles (and much of contemporary philosophy as well), a new debate has emerged as to its relevance and importance for phenomenology. Similarly, the last 15 years has yielded the so-called "Return to Religion" in "continental" philosophy, especially in France and in the U.S. This "return" has led us to the question of the relationship between theology and philosophy, leading us to once again ask, with a new energy, Turtullian's age-old question: "What has Athens to do with Jerusalem?"It is still not clear as to whether or not we should reject or accept this "Theological Turn" in phenomenology and French Philosophy. There is a group of rogue phenomenologists in France who in recent years have been accused of "smuggling" theology into phenomenology, thus breaking the rules of phenomenology (and philosophy, for that matter). What is at stake in this debate is the future of theological discourse in and with philosopy, not only in France, but anywhere French thinkers have and will continue to have an important influence, including the U.S.Their work, and this debate, have both led to two important questions, which we will consider in this course: Can phenomenology reveal Theological truths, perhaps even in ways that Theology cannot or has not? And secondly, can theology actually inform phenomenology? We will consider these questions together, as we proceed through the works of the movement’s most essential thinkers, such as Jean-Luc Marion, Michel Henry, Jean-Louis Chrétien, and Jean-Luc Nancy, along with some background reading in Heidegger, and Paul Ricoeur. We will also consider matters such as the relationship between philosophy and religion, the relevance of Postmodernism, and also how these thinkers have phenomenologically considered themes like liturgy, prayer, the sacraments, and "love".This course will act as an introduction to these topics, so no prior training in phenomenology or French philosophy is necessary.
Assessment and permitted materials
Course discussion, Papers, Written take-home final exam
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The course objective is to provide students with opportunity to study, discuss, and reflect upon selected important phenomenological texts, from Heidegger, to contemporary French phenomenologists, to some contemporary continental European philosophers on the periphery of phenomenology and/or in critical relation to it. The goal is to begin to think phenomenologically, especially about theological concepts and ideas. It will be necessary to pay attention to, and describe the texts in question.
Examination topics
Discussions, Lectures, Papers, and Videos.
Reading list
Our readings will often be short essays. When available, students may purchase and use texts in German, if they prefer. With some background reading in Heidegger and Derrida, this course will focus on the latest and most recent works from thinkers like Jean-Luc Nancy, Jean-Yves Lacoste, Jean-Luc Marion, Michel Henry, Jean-Louis Chrétien. Our readings will often be short essays or selections of chapters.Michel Henry, Words of Christ (Paroles du Christ). Eerdmans, 2012. (OR in German: Christi Worte: Eine Phänomenologie der Sprache und Offenbarungvon Michel Henry, Rolf Kühn und Maurice de Coulon, 12. Januar 2010).
Jean-Luc Marion, In The Self’s Place: The Approach of St. Augustine, Stanford, 2012.
Jean-Luc Marion “The Irreducible” translated by Jason W. Alvis. Unpublished, 2013.
Jacques Derrida. Speech and Phenomena: and other essays on Husserl’s Theory of Signs. 1967.
Jean-Yves Lacoste, Experience and The Absolute: Disputed Questions on the Humanity of Man. Fordham 2004.
Jean-Louis Chrétien from Phenomenology and the “Theological Turn,” Dominique Janicaud et. al., Fordham, 2000.
Jean-Luc Nancy, Adoration: The Deconstruction of Christianity II, Fordham Press, New York, 2013.
The New Phenomenology. J. Aaron Simmons, Bruce Ellis Benson. Bloomsbury Press, August 2013.
Jean-Luc Marion, In The Self’s Place: The Approach of St. Augustine, Stanford, 2012.
Jean-Luc Marion “The Irreducible” translated by Jason W. Alvis. Unpublished, 2013.
Jacques Derrida. Speech and Phenomena: and other essays on Husserl’s Theory of Signs. 1967.
Jean-Yves Lacoste, Experience and The Absolute: Disputed Questions on the Humanity of Man. Fordham 2004.
Jean-Louis Chrétien from Phenomenology and the “Theological Turn,” Dominique Janicaud et. al., Fordham, 2000.
Jean-Luc Nancy, Adoration: The Deconstruction of Christianity II, Fordham Press, New York, 2013.
The New Phenomenology. J. Aaron Simmons, Bruce Ellis Benson. Bloomsbury Press, August 2013.
Association in the course directory
[B]PH-SE
[FT]PH-SE
[FT]PH-SE
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