PHIL 205 - Philosophy in Literature

(HUMD, GEIR, GEEL)

Reading and philosophical criticism of novels and plays containing ideas significant for ethics, metaphysics, religion, and social policy. Particular attention will be given to modern writers. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 011 , MATH 050 , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly PL 205.

3 semester hours

May not be taken concurrently with MATH 017 or MATH 020 or MATH 045 without appropriate Math assessment score.

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Demonstrate a comprehension of philosophical issues and themes in literature.
Trace specific philosophical issues in literature.
Critically evaluate the roots of existentialist and naturalist themes in literature.
Contrast utopian and anti-utopian literature.
Identify and trace communitarian ethical idea in classic literature and identify the emergence of liberal ideas.

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