TRS 338 - War Ethics and Film

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Catholic University of America

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A exploration of the folowing questions surrounding the nexus of war, film, and morality. How do films convey ethical messages regarding their subjects? How do they convey religious meanings? How is moral judgment relevant to warfare? How has the development of modern warfare been bound up with visual media? What possibilities for moral commentary on war are afforded by different film genres such as documentaries, dramas, and comedies? Is it appropriate to make ethical assessments of artistic products such as films? Are there limits to the power of film to express the moral reality of combat or suffering? What commentary does the public reception of individual films provide on the ethical climate of a society? Prerequisites: Any TRS 200-level or HSTR course.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cua.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 319-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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