PH 220 - Philosophy Through Fiction and Film

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Western New England University

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Description:

This course will explore major philosophic themes as they appear in outstanding films and literature as well as in philosophic works. This will include issues such as appearance and reality modes of knowing, relativism and objectivism, ideal in living, the identity of the self, the nature of reality, and the problem of evil. Films such as The Matrix, Contact, and Saving Private Ryan will be examined, as well as literary works such as Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilyitch, Achebe's Things Fall Apart, Crane's The Open Boat, and Atwood's The Edible Woman. 3 cr.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wne.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 782-3111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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