CC 112 - Philosophy of Love

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Explores the nature of love through works of philosophy, literature, film, poetry, and individual experience. Investigates the distinction among eros, philia, and agape. Students discuss ideas of love as a feeling, an action, a species of 'knowing someone,' or a way to give or take. Authors include Plato, Kant, Buber, D.H. Lawrence, Rumi, and Aristotle. Limited to students in Concourse.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: None. Coreq: CC.011

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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