Literature and Ideas

CAS EN 195

  • Aesthetic Exploration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings

How does literature relate to philosophy? How do poems and stories explore philosophical beliefs? Readings may include novels, epics, dialogues, sermons, theoretical treatises, and poetry, all engaging with broad questions about meaning, selfhood, divinity, politics, community, value. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Critical Thinking.

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Prince PSY 212 MWF 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

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