Middlebury

FYSE1272A-F15

Lit.& Philosophy of Friendship

Literature and Philosophy of Friendship
In this seminar we will explore major works of literature and philosophy from earlier centuries on the ideal of friendship. What are the traditional obligations of “true” friendship? Are they different from those of the Facebook age? Is friendship like love? Is true friendship between the sexes possible? Does racial difference affect friendship? Is homoeroticism or homophobia part of friendship? Readings include Plato, Aristotle, Plutarch, Cicero, Shakespeare, Montaigne, Bacon, Kant, Emerson, and Thoreau as well as selected texts in non-European traditions. Special emphasis will be placed on grammar, rhetorical style, public speaking, and multimedia presentation. 3 hrs. sem. E
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92476
Subject Code:
FYSE
Course Number:
1272
Section Identifier:
A

Course

FYSE 1272

All Sections in Fall 2015

Fall 2015

FYSE1272A-F15 Seminar (Billings)