JWST 234 - Good and Evil: Ethics and Decision Making in the Holocaust

Next Offered: 2012-2013
Semester Offered: Second Semester 2013-2014
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: CD, 3SS, WR
Focuses on the role of ethics in decision making in five groups during the Nazi era: German civilians; Jews; allies; churches; rescuers, and bystanders; on the often unconscious value judgments that we bring to historical study of this subject; expectations that individuals, groups, or governments behave ethically in extreme situations, and factors influencing and determining actual behavior during the Shoah. Aside from readings, films and possible lectures by outside specialists required. Background in Holocaust history is recommended.

 
Enrollment Limit: 25
Instructor: S. Magnus
Cross List Information This course is cross-listed with HIST 234.