PH 120 - Philosophy of Popular Culture

Institution:

Mitchell College

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Description:

3 credits Proposed course catalog description: Just as the ancient Greeks analyzed the popular culture of their times, our modern culture offers numerous opportunities for philosophical analysis and speculation. We will look at examples from television, movies, music, and dance to understand some of the underlying philosophical themes that have interested and motivated their creators, and how those themes have been expressed in different media by characters, words, movements, and styles of dress. We will see how these themes themselves fit into the continuum of a long history of ideas and defining historical eras. We will also examine how popular culture has currently taken on global proportions, discussing current trends and speculating on possible future influences. Guest lecturers will be invited if possible.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mitchell.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 701-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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