Modern Languages
Provoking Thoughts - French Literature and Philosophy from the Renaissance to the 20th Century
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Provoking Thoughts - French Literature and Philosophy from the Renaissance to the 20th Century (MLF2056)
15 credits
Philosophy is a key part of French culture and intellectual history. French writers through the centuries have used literary modes of expression to explore philosophical issues, including questions about good and evil, life and death, the existence of God, science, and our place in the universe. In this module you'll explore the interplay between philosophy and literature in a broad range of French texts.