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FYSE1272A-S12

Ideas of Friendship

Literature and Philosophy of Friendship
In this seminar, we will explore major works of literature and philosophy from earlier centuries on the topic of friendship to see how they support or challenge our own notions of what defines a “true” friend. What are the obligations of friendship? Is it like love or antithetical to it? How is friendship between the sexes different from same-sex friendships? Can an enemy be a friend? Can only humans be friends? What does our choice of friends say about us? Readings include Aristotle, Seneca, Plutarch, Augustine, Aquinas, Shakespeare, Montaigne, Bacon, Kant, and Emerson, as well as selected texts in non-European traditions. 3 hrs. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22309
Subject Code:
FYSE
Course Number:
1272
Section Identifier:
A

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FYSE 1272

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Spring 2012

FYSE1272A-S12 Seminar (Billings)