Reviewing "The Wall" by Jean Paul Sartre
A 4-part course with Gregory Sadler
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- Total Time 52 min
- Lessons 4
- Attachments 12
- Exercises 24
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27 CQ
4 Lessons in This Course
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9 minLiterature lesson 15 CQ
Jean-Paul-Sartre's short story "The Wall" reviews an existentialist approach to death. This lesson introduces the theme, main characters, and their sentencing.
with Gregory SadlerJean-Paul-Sartre's short story "The Wall" reviews an existentialist approach to death. This lesson introduces the theme, main characters, and their sentencing.
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15 minLiterature lesson 28 CQ
One of the key aspects of Sartre's "The Wall" is that in the narrative, Sartre presents several approaches to reflecting on death, discussed in this lesson.
with Gregory SadlerOne of the key aspects of Sartre's "The Wall" is that in the narrative, Sartre presents several approaches to reflecting on death, discussed in this lesson.
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13 minLiterature lesson 37 CQ
In this lesson, continue exploring the meaning of Sartre's story, "The Wall", and discuss the relationship between lived time and a person's own death.
with Gregory SadlerIn this lesson, continue exploring the meaning of Sartre's story, "The Wall", and discuss the relationship between lived time and a person's own death.
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13 minLiterature lesson 47 CQ
Continue reviewing a classic existentialist short story "The Wall" in this philosophy lesson, and focus on how death impacts decisions of those facing fate.
with Gregory SadlerContinue reviewing a classic existentialist short story "The Wall" in this philosophy lesson, and focus on how death impacts decisions of those facing fate.
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16342 min16-part Philosophy course180 CQ
In this comprehensive 16-part course from Professor Gregory Sadler on the philosophy of religion, learn all about the nature of religion, arguments for and against the existence of God, and much more.
with Gregory SadlerIn this comprehensive 16-part course from Professor Gregory Sadler on the philosophy of religion, learn all about the nature of religion, arguments for and against the existence of God, and much more.
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354 min3-part Philosophy course29 CQ
Do humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
with Gregory SadlerDo humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
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453 min4-part Philosophy course29 CQ
One of Plato's shortest dialogues, the Ion, grapples with whether authors or interpreters of literature possess knowledge, or divine inspiration. Discover this work of philosophy in this brief course!
with Gregory SadlerOne of Plato's shortest dialogues, the Ion, grapples with whether authors or interpreters of literature possess knowledge, or divine inspiration. Discover this work of philosophy in this brief course!
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7100 min7-part Philosophy course54 CQ
In Plato's dialogue, The Meno, Socrates and Meno discuss the nature of moral virtue, recollection, and who (if anyone) can teach virtue. Discover this key philosophy text in this course!
with Gregory SadlerIn Plato's dialogue, The Meno, Socrates and Meno discuss the nature of moral virtue, recollection, and who (if anyone) can teach virtue. Discover this key philosophy text in this course!
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1264 min12-part Philosophy course38 CQ
Philosophy is one of the oldest disciplines in existence and is the vessel for discussions about miracles, gods, and religion - among other things. Over the course of 12 lessons, learn about the history, types and notable characters of the study of philosophy. Plato Footnote delves into the science of philosophy, the philosophy of science, and how separate science and philosophy really are. Learn basics like “what is philosophy?” (literally the ‘love of wisdom’) to subjects like neuroethics, metaphysics, and reductionism.
with Plato FootnotePhilosophy is one of the oldest disciplines in existence and is the vessel for discussions about miracles, gods, and religion - among other things. Over the course of 12 lessons, learn about the history, types and notable characters of the study of philosophy. Plato Footnote delves into the science of philosophy, the philosophy of science, and how separate science and philosophy really are. Learn basics like “what is philosophy?” (literally the ‘love of wisdom’) to subjects like neuroethics, metaphysics, and reductionism.
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354 min3-part Philosophy course29 CQ
Do humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
with Gregory SadlerDo humans have purpose before they exist? In this philosophy course, learn why Jean-Paul Sartre rejects essence before existence with a detailed look at his essay, "Existentialism Is a Humanism."
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516 min5-part Philosophy course10 CQ
Discover the philosophical foundations of U.S. government, including the history of John Locke, Montesquieu's influence, the difference between executive order and law, and unconstitutional actions.
with Peter HolmDiscover the philosophical foundations of U.S. government, including the history of John Locke, Montesquieu's influence, the difference between executive order and law, and unconstitutional actions.
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452 min4-part Literature course27 CQ
In this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
with Gregory SadlerIn this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
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7100 min7-part Philosophy course54 CQ
In Plato's dialogue, The Meno, Socrates and Meno discuss the nature of moral virtue, recollection, and who (if anyone) can teach virtue. Discover this key philosophy text in this course!
with Gregory SadlerIn Plato's dialogue, The Meno, Socrates and Meno discuss the nature of moral virtue, recollection, and who (if anyone) can teach virtue. Discover this key philosophy text in this course!
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13160 min13-part Literature course86 CQ
In this course, tour the artistic and literary merits of video games with The Game Professor, including discussions of popular gaming topics and in-depth analyses of four games.
with The Game ProfessorIn this course, tour the artistic and literary merits of video games with The Game Professor, including discussions of popular gaming topics and in-depth analyses of four games.
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452 min4-part Literature course27 CQ
In this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
with Gregory SadlerIn this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
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10101 min10-part Literature course57 CQ
Have you ever wondered why video games are so violent? This course seeks to answer that question with an examination of violent themes in popular pieces of interactive art known as video games.
with The Game ProfessorHave you ever wondered why video games are so violent? This course seeks to answer that question with an examination of violent themes in popular pieces of interactive art known as video games.
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13 minLiterature lesson7 CQ
In this lesson, get an in-depth reading of William Blake’s two poems, both titled “The Chimney Sweep," and explore the nuances of Blake's social commentary.
with Elizabeth DeanIn this lesson, get an in-depth reading of William Blake’s two poems, both titled “The Chimney Sweep," and explore the nuances of Blake's social commentary.
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4 minFREELiterature lessonFree3 CQ
Learn about William Blake's masterful poem! Enjoy a complete reading of the poem, then dig into some literary analysis that puts the poem in historical context.
with Elizabeth DeanLearn about William Blake's masterful poem! Enjoy a complete reading of the poem, then dig into some literary analysis that puts the poem in historical context.