History 3550 - Composing the Self in Early Modern Europe

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Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

This course explores manners of thinking about the self in early-modern Europe, (ca. 1400-1800). During this period, the human person was not regarded as a static category; rather, men and women formulated multiple ways of being a self in relation to God, the state, the family, and other persons in society. Discussion revolves around autobiographical writings as well as a selection of theological, philosophical, and literary works.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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