Assignment Question
Your essay must … 1) … reference at least two primary works, at least one of which should be a novel or a film; 2) … incorporate at least one relevant concept drawn from pessimistic philosophy (i.e., the works of writers like Dienstag, Ligotti, Hagen, Kirsch, Schopenhauer, Zapffe) in a way that enriches discussion of the primary texts you are analysing. A significant part of the evaluation for this exercise involves the careful application of philosophical concepts to the texts you choose for your analysis. Do not select a random concept or author to apply to a text that does not call for it. Take the time to carefully define and to engage with any concept you introduce. Consider your primary texts (novel, film, TV, short story) carefully and ask what pessimistic concept(s) they draw upon, and how an exploration of those concepts might enrich our understanding of the primary texts. Drawing from texts such as The Sundial and The Wall, discuss how apocalyptic texts can contribute to pessimistic thought. What critical or productive outcomes can an apocalypse, or apocalyptic thinking, set in motion when it comes to the critical and philosophical discourse around pessimism? In your discussion, you may want to make connections to the concept of dystopia, but this is not necessary. Likewise, you may want to draw from the optional short reading ″Apocalypso″ (posted on the course resource page) to help you think through some of the associated ideas. Support your arguments with carefully selected and integrated specific evidence from the texts.
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