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PHIL-203 Civility and the Virtue Tradition

This course examines the intersection of civility and the virtue tradition in philosophy. As our ancient world cultures have acknowledged, both individual happiness and a harmonious society depend on the cultivation of a virtuous character. Using written texts (including P.M. Forni's Choosing Civility), films, and literature, the focus is on the costs of incivility and the benefits of civility. Drawing on insights from the humanities and the arts, this course is interdisciplinary in focus and worldwide in scope, covering civility and the virtue tradition in Asia, Africa, and the West.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in ENGL-121.