HW12 due 9/19: Existentialism is a Humanism

September 18, 2014 By

1. Be prepared to present Sartre’s defense against your assigned reproach.

Weekend Homework:
1. Print out, read and annotate the following sections on Albert Camus:

  • Nuptials and Camus’s Starting Point
  • Suicide, Absurdity, and Happiness: The Myth of Sisyphus
  • Criticism of Existentialists
  • Happiness in Accepting One’s Fate

2. Read and annotate The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus in the Packet

3. The Stranger–Read and annotate chapters 1 and 2 of Part I. We will discuss Camus’ brand of absurdity on Monday but the weekend’s reading should give you the necessary framework to begin the novel. Read the novel AFTER the first two readings.

HW12 due 4/7: The Stranger

April 4, 2014 By

1. The Stranger–Complete the novel.
2. Goodreads
 3. A Song and a Story

HW12 due 3/31: The Stranger and Goodreads

March 28, 2014 By

1. The Stranger–Complete Part I of the novel. As usual, you should continue to annotate. Focus your annotations on questions and thematic observations (i.e. absurdity)
2. Goodreads (Spring) The Stranger #2: Shots Fired

  • Again, a hearty thanks to all of you! Thanks for the inspiration!

HW12 due 3/25 (3/26 for 12F): The Stranger

March 24, 2014 By

1. The Stranger–read and annotate the first two chapters.
2. Goodreads (two-pronged response to The Stranger and William Craig posted under the Stranger section)
3. The Absurdity of Life without God by William Lane Craig–In his essay, Craig presents argues for choosing biblical Christianity in the face of an absurd world. We will engage this discussion for the first half of class tomorrow. Do you agree  or disagree with Craig?

HW12 due 10/7: The Stranger

October 4, 2013 By

1. The Stranger–read and annotate the first three chapters of Part Two.

2. Goodreads

3. We will finish the text mid week!  So, 3 page literary/philosophical analysis of The Stranger due Friday, Oct. 11. Essay on The Stranger and The Myth of Sisyphus.  Sisyphus is a philosophical commentary on The Stranger–Explore.  How does Sisyphus help us to understand Camus’ philosophy as communicated through Meursault?  IMPORTANT: While Sisyphus is used to give some form to the discussion (i.e. helping to shape the thesis), the discussion is focused on exploring Camus’ message and how he develops that message. While not necessary, I would encourage you to research Camus further to give you further context.  Folks, I expect this essay to demonstrate great thematic/philosophical control of  both texts.  Waiting till the night before is probably not a good idea.  Your reading responses and annotations should prove to be quite beneficial here.  This should be typed in font size 12 (times new roman  or arial).  You should have a title!!!  The title should reflect your thesis.  If you have any questions, please email me.

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