ENVS 202 - Tolkien and Nature

Institution:

Alfred University

Subject:

Environmental Studies

Description:

An introduction to the philosophy of nature embedded in the writings of JRR Tolkien. Attention focuses on Tolkien's perspective of nature and natural philosophy, along with implications of this perspective for hopeful/spiritual/ethical living by people today. Prerequisite: a thorough reading of Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings".

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alfred.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 871-2111

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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