COM LIT 181Philosophies of Illness
Comparative Literature · 4 units · Undergraduate upper division (100-199)
Exploration of variable topics in the philosophy of illness, with emphasis on the intersection of philosophical and literary approaches to the study of illness. Topics may include philosophy and narrative, literature and bioethics, phenomenological approaches to illness, or theories of illness in the philosophy of science.
P/NP or letter grading.
When it runs
Not on the schedule for any of Fall 2025 through Spring 2027. UCLA publishes only that window, so this does not mean the course is gone — check the official listing.
Requisites
UCLA lists no requisites for this course.
Requires
Everything that has to come before this course, not just the courses named in the requisite above.
Nothing — this is an entry point.
Unlocks
What this course is a requisite for, and what those courses lead to in turn.
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