COR 120 1 - Liberal Arts in Dominican Tradition

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

Can education combat evil? Did St. Augustine help write The Matrix? Is it true that the more you learn, the less you know? Who knew these questions relate to the liberal arts, which are one of the oldest and most influential institutions in the human experience? In this course, we examine different conceptions and applications of the liberal arts across the Western Tradition, including leadership in public life, the problem of evil, specialization and professionalism, and Edgewood’s own tradition of liberal arts, using original texts including those from Cicero, St. Augustine, Francis Bacon, John Dewey, and more. Beyond the classroom, we talk philosophy around a bonfire, discuss leadership in the halls of the state Capitol, ask mentors about the problem of evil, and discuss hopes and dreams at a “salon.”

Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in PHIL 101 is required. This course is for first semester freshmen or freshmen transfer students.