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161-029 Philosophy and Literature | |
Note | Formerly available as 161-242/342. Students who have completed 161-242/342 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Availability | 2nd and 3rd year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Dr K Keuneman |
Prerequisites | One first year single-semester Philosophy subject. Students who lack this prerequisite, but believe themselves adequately prepared to attempt any second/third-year subjects, should consult the Head of Department. |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | Two 1-hour lectures per week for the first 11 weeks, and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the third week of semester |
Subject Description | An exploration of the philosophical questions and problems concerning the self as they have been presented and explored in literature and philosophical writing about literature. Students will develop skills in reading texts so as to be able to extract the philosophical themes and questions from them. Some of the philosophical themes include: narrative unity and human identity; selfhood and temporality; the possibility of self-knowledge. This subject provides students with a background for their own further reflection on what it is to write about oneself. |
Assessment | A 2-hour examination, and an essay of 2000 words, plus regular attendance and participation in tutorials. |
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