2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PHIL3111 Schopenhauer and Nietzsche
20 creditsClass Size: 200
Module manager: Nick Jones
Email: n.o.jones@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
PHIL2221 Ancient Philosophy; OR PHIL2212 History of Modern Philosophy: Leibniz & Hume; OR PHIL2232 History of Modern Philosophy: Locke & BerkeleyThis module is mutually exclusive with
| PHIL3230 | Adv Topics in History of Phil |
Module replaces
PHIL3230 Advanced Topics in the History of PhilosophyThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to understand and discuss critically in detail the philosophical views of Schopenhauer and Nietzsche, and to be able to read and interpret a primary text from each philosopher.Learning outcomes
(1) Master the work of two key figures in the history of philosophy.
(2) Understand the role of historical and cultural context in determining the problem and style of the philosophers in question.
Skills outcomes
Interpreting philosophical texts.
Understanding philosophical context.
Critical analysis and evaluation.
Syllabus
Topics from Schopenhauer’s The World as Will and Representation: The world as representation; the world as will; sexuality as the ‘will-to-life’; Schopenhauer’s aesthetics; pessimism and salvation.
Topics from Nietzsche’s On the Genealogy of Morals: ‘slave’ morality and ‘master’ morality; bad conscience; ascetic ideals; the ‘will-to-truth’ and perspectivism.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Tutorial | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
| Private study hours | 181.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 19.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Reading and tutorial preparation: 101 hoursEssay preparation: 60 hours
Lecture preparation: 20 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Via tutorial performance and mid-semester essay, plus discussions with the module leader outside of class time (e.g. in office hours).Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1 x 2000 words | 50.00 |
| Essay | 1 x 2000 words | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 20/07/2017
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