PH 220 - On Friendship

Credits: 4
Examines the idea of friendship. Students look at both their own experiences of this powerful bond and survey some of the famous accounts found in film, literature, and philosophy. They then apply these concepts to historical, cross-cultural, and contemporary examples to see how well they stand up. Some of the issues considered are politics and friendship, religion and friendship, market society and friendship, technology and friendship, sex and friendship, culture and friendship, and gender and friendship.

Liberal Arts Perspective(s): Ethics and Values
Foundations Requirement(s):