Philosophy of Literature
Philosophy · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Or Winter
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where PHIL-2220 counts
Counts toward 5 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course examines some of the philosophical problems posed by literature, i.e., the nature and function of literature, problems of interpretation and criticism, the place of authors' intentions in reading and understanding texts, and the possible role of literature in moral life.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.