The Role of Ethics in Existentialist and Phenomenological Thought
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This exam evaluates the role of ethics within existentialist and phenomenological frameworks, emphasizing verbal analysis of moral principles and their implications in philosophy.
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Exam Details
Duration: 45 minutes
Prerequisites: Introductory Ethics, Existentialism, Phenomenology
Key Topics
- Ethics
- Existentialism
- Phenomenology
- Sartre
- De Beauvoir
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze Ethical Dilemmas
- Relate Ethics to Philosophical Theories
- Discuss Moral Agency
Full Description
This exam focuses on the intersection of ethics with existentialist and phenomenological philosophies. Key figures include Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir concerning freedom, responsibility, and moral choice.
The intersection of ethics with these philosophical frameworks provides profound insights into personal agency and the existential dimensions of ethical decision-making. These ideas resonate in modern ethical discussions and clarifications of moral frameworks.
Students will be evaluated on their ability to verbally dissect ethical dilemmas presented in existential and phenomenological literature and articulate the philosophical underpinnings that inform these dilemmas.
Candidates should prepare to engage with original texts and case studies that illustrate the ethical dimensions of human existence.
Sample Questions
- What does Sartre mean by saying that we are condemned to be free?
- In what ways does de Beauvoir's ethics challenge traditional moral frameworks?
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