INTR 01176 - Historical Aesthetics of Suffering

Institution:

Rowan University

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The subject of suffering is a universal one, and forces all human beings to acknowledge the commonality of a shared experience. Yet, while this phenomenon transcends time and place, and is inclusive of all communities and their members, reponses to, and representations of suffering may, and have, differed greatly. This class is intended to prompt reflection upon the diversity of questions and answers provoked by suffering in various socio-historical contexts, as preserved in contemporary accounts, religious and philosophical writings, literature, drama, the visual arts, and music. A detailed examination of these documents, texts, and performances hopefully will move students from intial, personal understanding of this complex topic, towards group empathy and cultural sensitivity, as well as fostering appreciation and respect for the many, and profound ways in which individuals and societies have wrestled with tragedy.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.rowan.edu

Phone Number:

(856) 256-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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