Universität Wien

180057 SE Emotions, Feelings and Moods (2017S)

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

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Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Tuesday 07.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday 14.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday 21.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday 28.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday 04.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday 25.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday 02.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday 09.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday 16.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday 23.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday 30.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday 13.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday 20.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Tuesday 27.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:
Since the mid to 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, and the interpersonal dimensions of affectivity (including empathy).

Methods:
* 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 essay

Aims:
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

Assessment and permitted materials

Essay, seminar presentation, and seminar attendance

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Requirements for passing the course:
* attend ten or more of the thirteen seminars
* give at least one individual or joint seminar presentation (20 minutes in length) on one of the core readings (20% of overall grade)
* write an essay of approximately 4000 words (including footnotes but excluding references) in the style of an academic journal article, citing at least ten relevant sources (80% of overall grade)

Examination topics

There are two core readings for each of seminars 2 to 13, consisting of journal articles and book chapters. These are marked * on the reading list (posted on Moodle) and will be made available on-line 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.

Reading list

Available on moodle

Association in the course directory

BA M 14, M 9
UF MA PP 02A Schwerpunkt Theoretische Philosophie

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