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Existentialism & European Philosophy
Course Overview
What is Existentialism? We will look at the history of existentialism and see how it challenged the traditional philosophical approaches to questions of human subjectivity and the nature of the good life. In particular, we will explore the works of Jean Paul Sartre and Albert Camus.
Course Information
- Course Number:
- PHIL 111
- Credit:
- 3
- Grading:
- Letter-based Grading A-F
- Categories:
- Law, Politics, Philosophy, and History
Program Information
- Summer College Program
Emory Summer College is a nonresidential program in which exceptional high school students, who have completed their sophomore or junior year, may enroll in Emory undergraduate courses and earn college credit.
Course Dates and Details
| Program | Course Dates | Class Time | Format | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer College Program | Session 2: Mon, Jun 29 - Fri, Aug 7, 2026 |
| online | open |
Instructors
Patrick Pender
Patrick Pender is a PhD candidate in philosophy and a Dean’s Teaching Fellow at the CFDE. Since arriving at Emory in 2020, Patrick has served as the instructor for a range of introductory philosophy courses, including Philosophy of Love and Friendship, European Philosophy and Existentialism, and Introduction to the Philosophy of Human Nature. Patrick’s approach to pedagogy is informed by his research and background in psychoanalysis. In May 2024, Patrickgraduated from the Emory University Psychoanalytic Institute’s Core Program. He is currently in formation as a psychoanalyst in the Lacanian orientation.