FYSP 125 - Another Brick in the Wall? Education in Philosophy, Film, and Literature

FC ARHU WINT

4 credits
This seminar explores the exciting human project of self-formation from Socrates to the present. Who were the apprentices, monks, mentors, hogwart sorcerers, disciples, disciplinarians and academics of history? What does it mean to be “educated”? What can we learn from other cultures’ assumptions and educational practices? By discussing some of the most interesting key texts and films from this important humanistic tradition and reflecting on your own schooling experiences, you will not only learn about the salient ideas and narratives informing our notions of self-discovery, but you will also gain a much deeper insight into the significance of your own college education.