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COL 204
Pascal and Dostoevsky
COL 204 FA
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times |
|---|
| 1 | 20 | 5 | Times: .T.T... 10:00AM-11:20AM; |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:01:03 EST 1998
)
Photo Caption and Credits
Two of the greatest Christian writers of modern times,
Pascal and Dostoevsky were also two of the greatest
explorers of human psychology. Major works of both writers
will be read and discussed with emphasis on their
psychological and social analyses as well as on their
philosophical and religious thought. The influence of Pascal
on Dostoevsky will also be examined.
MAJOR READINGS
Pascal, PENSEES, and selections from other
works.
Dostoevsky, THE POSSESSED (THE DEVILS)
Dostoevsky, THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
No exams. Two short and one
longer paper.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Some knowledge of
philosophy is desirable.
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: Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA COL
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Miel, J
- Times: .T.T... 10:00AM-11:20AM;
- Grading Mode: Mixed
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 3, Fr: 4
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
About the Photo:
"Blaise Pascal and Fyodor Dostoyvesky"
Reference:
Coleman, Francis, THE LIFE AND WORK OF BLAISE
PASCAL, New York: Routledge & Kegan Paul Inc., 1986
and Hingley, Robert. DOSTOYEVSKY: HIS LIFE AND
WORK. New York, New York: Charles Scribner's Sons,
1978
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