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Crosslistings: PHIL 216 |
We turn to both philosophy and literature when we attempt to understand ourselves, the world, and our place in the world. How do these two ways of understanding differ? Are there some sorts of insights that are available only to literature or only to philosophy? Or are philosophy and literature at bottom really just the same striving for understanding? This course will begin with a consideration of the relationship between philosophy and literature using Plato's literary attack on literature and Martha Nussbaum's argument for the importance on literature as part of philosophy. Then we will explore a series of themes which are addressed by both literature and philosophy. These will include the question of the significance of suffering, the question of free will and the burden of responsibility, the meaning of death, tragedy and the problem of evil as well as the possibility and place of love.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA COL Grading Mode: Student Option
Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.
Last Updated on MAR-18-2003
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