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PHIL 207JPhilosophy and J.R.R. Tolkien

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Philosophy

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An introduction to the implicit philosophical content of Tolkien's works, with a special emphasis on Lord of the Rings. Problems such as the existence of God, fate, free will, evil, death, and technology will be explored. Tolkien's views will be examined in relation to philosophical works.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Reviewed on UW Flow

83% liked it56% easy38% useful

From 6 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • If you’re a fan of Tolkien, lotr or anything in between you’ll love this course! It definitely was not the ‘bird’ course I had expected but I still really enjoyed the assignments, tests and especially the discussions. I REALLY enjoyed this course but I think that’s because I’m a huge fan so if you’re a fan of anything Tolkien then this is the course for you:)

    May 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • The course is split into weekly quizzes, 5 discussion posts, midterm and final. Even though this is an online course, the final WAS IN PERSON which was really annoying. The course activities don't do a good job at preparing you for the midterm or final. don't take it if you're looking for an easy course to fill your schedule

    Mar 2024 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

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Winter 2019

Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

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