CSCH 1025 CAFE SOCIETY/LIFE OF THE MIND
The objective of this course is to provide students with a deep understanding of the philosophical movement known as Existentialism, with special attention given to the climate and atmosphere that fostered its popularity during the first half of the 20th century. Students will obtain a keen understanding of the various ways existentialist themes can be addressed through different modes of expression and inquiry, including philosophy, literature, art, poetry, drama, etc. Above all, the experiences of this course will show how everyday average experiences can become inspiration for rich and profound philosophical insights that can alter the course of one's life.