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Existentialism/Phenomenology/Hermeneutics/Post Modernism

MODULE 1: Origins of Phenomenology and Existentialism

CLASS ORIENTATION ON CLASS POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

(Check attached copy of Class Policies and Guidelines)

Overview
The main purpose of this module is to lead students in understanding the origins
of the term,‘phenomenology’ and ‘existentialism’, history of its movement, relevant
philosophical, historical and disciplinary backgrounds.

Topic Coverage

1. What is phenomenology and existentialism? What is their difference?

2. Greek origins of phenomenology and existentialism.
3. Historical Development during the 19th and 20th Century.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the module, the students would be able to:

1. Discern and understand what is phenomenology and existentialism.

2. Explain the significance of phenomenology and existentialism.
3. Discuss and explain the origins and historical development of the two theories.
4. Differentiate the theories from each other.

Time Frame: 2 Weeks (Week 1-2)

ACTIVITY: Let’s Begin…

Activity1: Watch Video. 1. What is phenomenology?

Go to link: https://youtu.be/d5geMLe5tbM , https://youtu.be/Y4dglmJWrcw
Downloaded videos can be provided thru Google Drive
2. What is existentialism?
Go to link: https://youtu.be/YaDvRdLMkHs , https://youtu.be/ilg7PiDD8yY
Downloaded videos can be provided thru Google Drive

Note: You can ask a friend/sibling or anybody in your house to watch the video together
with you.

Activity 2: Reflection. In the answer sheet (attached), briefly state what you
understood from the videos. What is phenomenology? Existentialism?

ANALYSIS: We’re on our way…

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Activity 3: Let’s Share. Let’s compare our answers. Do we have a common
understanding? / Try to ask the friend/sibling that watched the video with you, of
what they have understood. Share your own understanding and see if you have the
same idea.
To further know existentialism and phenomenology, let’s try to trace the early
roots in history of the two movements, use the guide questions below after reading
the articles provided.

Readings: Phenomenology: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/phenomenology/

Existentialism: Attached Pdf file
Guide Questions for Historical Tracing:
1. Whose Greek philosopher started the dictum “know thyself?” What does this
philosopher mean in that dictum? How do you relate to the dictum?
2. Who are the chief exponents of existentialism?
3. What Greek word does phenomenology originated? What does this Greek word
mean?
4. Who is the chief exponent of phenomenology as we know today? How does he
explain phenomenology?

ABSTRACTION: Let’s dig deeper…

To further enhance the learning on existentialism and phenomenology, a

presentation will be given by the teacher. (Ppt copy link will be provided)

Lecture Presentation: Historical Development of the two theories and

Phenomenological Existentialism

Resource: https://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/phenandexist.html

Before going through with the powerpoint presentation, please read the following
guide questions below.

PRESENTATION GUIDE QUESTIONS:

1. Can you differentiate the two theories from each other?
2. How can we relate phenomenology and existentialism?
3. Can you relate your experiences to what phenomenology and existentialism is?
4. Give examples of your experiences that relates to the two theories.

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 A Q & A forum will be briefly conducted after the presentation./ Write your
answers to the guide questions in the answer sheet.

APPLICATION: How far have we gone?

Quiz 1: Link to be provided to personal emails.

Project 1: A video presentation on the historical development of Phenomenology and

Existentialism. (due date: before Christmas vacation).
Sample videos: https://youtu.be/d5geMLe5tbM , https://youtu.be/Y4dglmJWrcw

Let’s walk the extra mile…

Phenomenology as Introspection: Think of an unforgettable experience you

have had. Remember how you reacted to that experience. Then, try to ask or interview
people with the same experience? Did you have the same reaction? Did you do
something similar in that particular experience? Did you have the same understanding
of why and how that experience happened? List down important information’s that you
can share in class/teacher for the next module.

References:
Internet
https://youtu.be/d5geMLe5tbM
https://youtu.be/Y4dglmJWrcw
https://youtu.be/YaDvRdLMkHs
https://youtu.be/ilg7PiDD8yY
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/phenomenology/
https://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/phenandexist.html