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HDS 2614

Reading Derrida I: Writing, The Law, and The Gift

Amy Hollywood

Description

The course will focus on selected essays by philosopher Jacques Derrida, read against the background of the philosophical, theological, and literary texts with which he is engaged. Readings will include work by Immanuel Kant, Soren Kierkegaard, Walter Benjamin, and J.L. Austin, as well as by Derrida.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Religion 1514

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Scheduling

Half Course
Fall 2009
W., 3-5 and hour to be arranged
Andover Hall, Sperry Room

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	History of Christianity Philosophy of Religion Theology
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Christianity
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	none
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 2
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a