College(Interdeptmnt) Courses 250WG - War: What Is It Good For?

A multidisciplinary examination of the various ways humans have understood, represented, experienced, and justified war over time and across cultures. The course considers the representation of war through art, literature, and music. It analyzes possible causes of war, including innate human drives, gender differences, socialization, and economic and resource competition. In addition, it examines justifications for war from a range of ethical perspectives. Faculty from various disciplines will be asked to guest lecture.