Philosophy, Literature, and the Good Life

3 credits

A critical investigation of the significance of literary works for philosophy in general and for ethics in particular. Authors to be discussed include Stanley Cavell, Alasdair MacIntyre, Iris Murdoch, Martha Nussbaum, and Onora O’Neill. ***Prerequisite: One 200-level PHIL course, or permission of the Department Head.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of PHIL 335AT, PHIL 435AS, or PHIL 880BF.*