PHIL 444

Fall 2017 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Examines the continental treatments of selected issues, such as interpersonal relationships, human nature, perception or interpretation; see Class Schedule for current topics.

3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. May be repeated in separate terms as topics vary to a maximum of 6 undergraduate hours or 8 graduate hours. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy.

PHIL 444 class schedule data for fall 2017
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
57967
Lecture-Discussion
1G
12:00PM -1:20PM
TR
Location Pending
Johnson, L
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/28/17-12/13/17
Credit:
4 hours
65069
Lecture-Discussion
P
12:00PM -1:20PM
TR
313 Gregory Hall
Johnson, L
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/28/17-12/13/17
Credit:
3 hours
Section Title:
Freud-Nietzsche-Kafka
Section Info:
GER 496 / CWL 496 / PHIL 444 Freud - Nietzsche - Kafka We focus on texts by Freud, Nietzsche, and Kafka in order to examine the ways in which psychoanalysis, philosophy, and literature intersect. How are psychoanalytic,philosophical, and aesthetic views of personal and political identity compatible, and where do they differ? How can they be understood in the context of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Europe? Can they contribute to our attempts to understand what happened in Europe shortly before, during, and just after WWII? And what are these thinkers’ messages for us today? We will investigate visions of hope and redemption, self and community, art and life in some of the most fascinating works ever written. We will consider several films as well. Students who complete the course will have a rich understanding of the ways discourses from different disciplines form our experience of the world at the most fundamental level, will understand the essential vocabulary of psychoanalysis, and will appreciate and be able to articulate the significance of philosophy for literature and the arts. Open to undergraduate and graduate students on all levels. Readings and discussion in English. No prerequisites. Graduate students have the option to earn four credits for this course. For additional information, mail lruthjoh@illinois.edu
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