Universität Wien

180152 SE Emotions, Feelings and Moods (2015S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 16.04. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 23.04. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 30.04. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 07.05. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 21.05. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 28.05. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 11.06. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 18.06. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 25.06. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Since the late 1990s, there has been a resurgence of philosophical and interdisciplinary interest in the emotions. This course will guide you through some of the central philosophical issues that have arisen concerning the nature and role of emotional states. It will also address current research on moods, existential feelings, the interpersonal dimensions of affectivity, and empathy.

Assessment and permitted materials

• attend seven or more of the ten seminars
• give at least one individual or joint seminar presentation on one of the core readings
• write an essay of approximately 5000 words (including footnotes but excluding references) in the style of an academic journal article, citing at least ten relevant sources

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students will learn how to:
• convey key philosophical concepts and positions, relating to the nature and role of emotion, feeling and mood
• summarise and critically discuss the arguments of others
• formulate, set out and defend their own philosophical positions concerning emotion, feeling and mood
• give structured presentations
• write an essay in the style of a professional journal article

Examination topics

• focused readings of key articles and book chapters
• individual and group presentations in seminars
• ‘mini-lectures’ by seminar leader
• detailed critical discussion of issues, arguments and concepts
• writing an extended essay

Reading list

There are two core readings for each of seminars 2 to 10, consisting of journal articles and book chapters. These are marked * on the reading list and will be made available on-line (moodle) at least one week before the relevant seminar. Other recommended readings will also be posted on-line. In addition, you are encouraged to consult further sources on the reading list, including some of the ‘general reading’. You do not need to do any preparatory reading for the first, introductory seminar, but you should consult the two *articles, by William James and Robert Solomon, afterwards.

Association in the course directory

MA M 1, MA M3B, BA M14

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