After Disenchantment
Join us for a deep dive into the notion of enchantment, illuminating its aesthetic and theological dimensions as well as its implications for life and faith. Explore the enchanted worldview found in primary sources ranging from medieval bestiaries to Francis Bacon's scientific work. Read modern accounts of enchantment from authors like Max Weber, Charles Taylor, and C.S. Lewis. Weigh Alison Milbank and Owen Barfield’s bold proposals regarding the possibility of re-enchantment in our world today. Finally, delve into the thoughtful and timely study of modern-day enchantment found in Kazuo Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
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