HUM 471 - Mark Twain: Personal Philosophy and Moral Psychology

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Antioch University-System Administration

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This course studies Mark Twain as a social critic and moral educator and examines the personal philosophy that he brought to his writings. In context of Rawls' moral psychology, course topics include Twain's critiques of moral determinism, conventional religion, creationism, as well as the "moral sense" in human morality, adultery, hypocrisy, patriotism, superstition, religious intolerance and persecution. HUMANITIES DOMAIN

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.antioch.edu

Phone Number:

(937) 769-1372

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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