GERM 13 Beyond Good and Evil
Borrowing its title from Nietzsche, this course examines some of the most famous and infamous figures--mythological, fictional and historical--that have profoundly shaped German identity. As we explore the actual lives, works, and influence of the likes of Luther, Faust, and Leni Riefenstahl, students will develop a greater understanding of Wagner's question "What is German?" and learn how the answer to that question has come to epitomize notions of good and evil in general. Conducted in English. Open to all classes.
Instructor
Fuechtner