FYSM 177 - Seeing Through the Self

Institution:

Trinity College

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What does it mean to "have" or "be" a self This course will explore the dominant Western notion of the individual self as central source of all experience and value; what the benefits, costs, and limitations of this notion of selfhood have been; and why and how our sense of selfhood might be changing today. Has there ever been a less self-centered culture than our own in the West Could we be heading for one today - and would it be a good thing if we were Readings will move us from the 16th century towards the 21st century through literature, history, political theory, biology and philosophy - and we will also do a weekend-long workshop in nonviolent conflict resolution for what it too can help us learn about who we are, and what we might be. 1.00 units, Seminar

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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