Course Programs

2024

Philosophy of Encounter

Code:G2B40104 / Instructor:UKAI Satoshi

Course Description

Starting from 13 "doors," including "place," "people," and "language," we consider what it means to engage in "encounters" by exploring specific examples. "Philosophy" is one of these doors. "Encounters" have been an important theme in 20th-century philosophy. Meanwhile, 21st-century philosophy will likely center on "events." In this world, even the "self"—which should be the closest thing to you—becomes a partner in an "encounter" and the scene of an "event." We explore the meaning of this world with reference to texts, videos, and music.

Keywords

Philosophy, thought, art, decolonization

Course Plan

1) Guidance
2) Encountering places
3) Encountering people
4) Encountering words
5) Encountering literature
6) Encountering music
7) Encountering movies
8) Encountering philosophy
9) Encountering history
10) Encountering politics
11) Encountering animals
12) Encountering friends
13) Encountering relatives
14) Encountering yourself
15) Conclusion, course survey