PHIL251

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PHIL251

Philosophy and Literature PHIL251 SP

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times
1	15	4	Times: M.W.... 1:10PM-2:30PM;
2	15	10	Times: M.W.... 1:10PM-2:30PM;

*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 05:00:40 EST 1998 )

This course will examine recent philosophical writings on ethics and on the role which literature can play in ethical reflection. We will read literary texts by Diderot, Henry James, and Virginia Woolf.

MAJOR READINGS

Nussbaum, LOVE'S KNOWLEDGE
Diderot, Short Stories
Woolf, TO THE LIGHTHOUSE
James, THE AMBASSADORS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two short papers and a longer paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

IMPORTANT NOTE: Those registering for Section 02 will have additional assignments at a higher degree of difficulty. 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 Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS PHIL

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Brender, N; Times: M.W.... 1:10PM- 2:30PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 0, Jr: 0, So: 1, Fr: 1; No Major Preference Given
Section 02: Brender, N; Times: M.W.... 1:10PM- 2:30PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 0, Fr: 0; Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

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