Year
2020
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 1-hour lecture weekly
1 x 1-hour tutorial weekly
1 x 1-hour tutorial weekly
Topic description
This topic is both a philosophical examination of literature and an examination of how literature may contribute to philosophy. Specific issues and questions to be discussed will include: What makes a work of literature a work of art?; What makes something a work of literature?; How can readers respond emotionally to fictional characters?; Is one of the central values of literature to impart truths?; In what ways might literature as literature contribute to moral understanding?
Educational aims
This topic aims to introduce students to:
- important questions in literary/philosophical aesthetics
- the most influential critical theories of literature
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students will be able to:
- explain the central philosophical issues and problems concerning literature discussed in the topic
- critically assess the philosophical responses to the above problems
- write clearly in responding to the questions in literary/philosophical aesthetics discussed in this topic
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2020 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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