5341001Japanese Philosophy (Seminars)
| Numbering Code | G-LET05 75341 SJ34 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ First semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Seminar | |
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| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Fri.3 | |
| Instructor name | KAGEYAMA YOHEI (Part-time Lecturer) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | In this practical course, we will carefully read the required texts of Martin Heidegger (Sein und Zeit, Kant und das Problem der Metaphysik, Beitr?ge zur Philosophie, and Unterwegs zur Sprache) and consider the position of humans in phenomenological existentialism. In parallel, we will consider the relationship with phenomenology by referencing some writings of the Kyoto School (Kitaro Nishida, Zen no Kenkyu/Bashoteki riron to shukyoteki sekaikan; Hajime Tanabe, Ningengaku no tachiba/Sei no sonzaigaku ka shi no benshoron ka; Sh?z? Kuki, Nihon no shi no oin). Human concepts in phenomenological existentialism tend to be understood as “the transcendental finitude” (Foucault) and “human centrism” (Derrida), and this understanding is largely linked to the historical development of French phenomenology, such as that by Michel Henry. However, the transformation of Heidegger’s thoughts suggests the possibility of a human theory that cannot be contained in such interpretations. By focusing on the relationship with the Kyoto School, the course examines this potential of phenomenological existentialism from the perspective of its relationship to a somewhat heterogeneous historical horizon. | |||
| Course Goals | Through translation and reading exercises, students will acquire the language skills to understand the classic works of phenomenology in their original form. They will learn how to read phenomenology texts correctly and use them in their research, and will be able to grasp the root problem of Heidegger’s philosophy and its philosophical significance. | |||
| Schedule and Contents |
Each time, one student will translate and present the assigned text, followed by the teacher’s comments on the translation and the text’s philosophical significance. After this will be the class discussion. The course schedule is given below, but it may be changed as necessary. In addition to reading about two to three pages of Heidegger each week, students will be asked to refer to the Kyoto School texts as necessary. Week 1: Introduction Week 2 to 4: Reading Sein und Zeit, Einleitung Week 5 to 7: Reading Kant und das Problem der Metaphysik with a focus on theory of the diagram and self-determination theory Week 8 to 10: Reading Beitr?ge zur Philosophie with a focus on Part 5 “Gruendung” and Part 8 “Seyn” Week 11 to 13: Reading Unterwegs zur Sprache with a focus on the articles “Die Sprache” and “Das Wort” Week 14: General discussion on the reading materials Week 15: Feedback |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Based on participation (the quality of in-class involvement, etc. [70%]) and semester-end paper (30%) | |||
| Course Requirements | It is not a strict requirement to have taken a course in the German language. However, students will be reading German texts every week, so beginners in German are expected to acquire minimum language skills as soon as possible. | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) |
Before each class, students must carefully read the assigned texts and examine the linguistic aspects and contents. Those looking to connect it to their own research interests should prepare questions to ask during class. After each class, students should process the contents of the texts and apply them to their own research. |
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| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Copies of the texts to be read in class will be made and distributed to students. However, Martin Heidegger’s Sein und Zeit (publisher: Max Niemeyer Verlag) is relatively inexpensive, so it would be appreciated if students could buy it themselves. | ||
| References, etc. | To be introduced during class | |||
