Time, Narrative and the Self in Augustine's Confessions

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The course focuses on Augustine's conceptions of time, memory, narrative, and the self in the Confessions. We will analyze the genres of autobiography, biography, and autofiction. We will examine Augustine's theory of time and memory in relation to his narrative of the self. We will also discuss Augustine's conception of the body, soul, original sin, and the nature of evil. Finally, we will look at the interaction of biblical, rhetorical, and philosophical discourses in the Confessions.