Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: German Studies

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Description: NIETZSCHE'S ANTHROPOLOGY: LANGUAGE, HISTORY, AND THE BODY (MAPPING GERMAN CULTURE) ***** Situates Nietzsche's thought on language, history, and the body within its historical context, and examines the validity of his arguments in a world increasingly challenged by scientific knowledge. Focuses on Nietzsche's views on truth, genealogy, nihilism, morality, and science, which continue to be relevant for current debates within the humanities. Taught in English with a possible FLAC section. ***** Also offered as PHIL 390. ***** Course offered Spring 2005. ***** Instructor(s): Crowell, Emden.