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Johns Hopkins University | AS.211.223

The Happiness of the Beasts. Exploration of An Imagery

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Is my cat happier than me? Despite assuming different forms, this seemingly banal question has haunted man for centuries, as it entails a troubling inquiry into the very idea of human civilization and its uncertain boundaries with nature and bestiality. This course explores this long-lasting issue, by analyzing how the relationship between Man and Nature has been questioned by poets, filmmakers, and philosophers, from Homer to nowadays.

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