On Tuesday we will wrap up discussion about the North and Jaeger readings, especially North. Look for problems or gaps in her analysis. Can you think of any viable alternatives to her model for forgiveness? Secondly, we will continue with the Odyssey. Please read books 9-12, which tell the story of Odysseus’ wanderings. This is [...]
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Assignments for Tuesday, Jan. 27th
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Assignments for Thursday, Jan. 22nd
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For Thursday please read: Odyssey, books 5-8. The emailed selections from Exploring Forgiveness (Madison, 1998): Chapter 2: Marietta Jaeger, “The Power and Reality of Forgiveness: Forgiving the Murderer of One’s Child,” 9-14. Chapter 3: Joanna North, “The ‘Ideal’ of Forgiveness: A Philosopher’s Exploration,” 15-34. Read pages 15-20, 24-29 (from “Reframing” through the first paragraph on [...]
