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Existential Themes in Philosophy & Literature

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
TuTh 8a.m. – 9:15a.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W01-0063 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
TuTh 8a.m. – 9:15a.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0063
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course introduces the area of philosophical and humanistic studies by means of a consideration of existentialist ideas in both literature and philosophy. Issues will be chosen from a list including the self in relation to others; authenticity, self-deception, and bad faith; freedom and responsibility; death and the meaning of life; and the possibility of objective knowledge.

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

Wheatley-Peters W01-0063

General Ed Requirements

Humanities

Enrolled / Capacity

27 / 36

Status

Closed

Instructor

Peter Marton

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

Tuition Details