Philosophical Novels of the Enlightenment Era
( 30 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the Enlightenment Era
Overview of the historical and cultural context of the Enlightenment, key thinkers and ideas, and the emergence of the philosophical novel as a literary genre

Module #2
Voltaires Candide
Analysis of Voltaires satirical novel Candide, exploring its critique of optimism, the nature of evil, and the role of reason in human affairs

Module #3
Candide:Historical and Cultural Context
Examining the cultural and historical influences on Candide, including the Lisbon earthquake, the Seven Years War, and the rise of rationalism

Module #4
The Rise of the Novel as a Philosophical Genre
Discussion of how the novel emerged as a vehicle for philosophical inquiry, with examples from authors like Defoe, Richardson, and Fielding

Module #5
Denis Diderots Jacques the Fatalist
Analysis of Diderots novel Jacques the Fatalist, exploring its themes of free will, determinism, and the role of chance in human life

Module #6
Diderots Encyclopédie and the Enlightenment Project
Examination of Diderots role as editor of the Encyclopédie, and its significance as a symbol of Enlightenment values and ideals

Module #7
Jean-Jacques Rousseaus Emile
Analysis of Rousseaus influential novel Emile, exploring its ideas on education, human nature, and the role of the individual in society

Module #8
Rousseaus Social Contract
Examination of Rousseaus Social Contract, exploring its concepts of the general will, popular sovereignty, and the legitimacy of government

Module #9
The Novel as Social Commentary
Discussion of how Enlightenment novels like Emile and Candide reflected and shaped public opinion on social issues like education, poverty, and inequality

Module #10
Henry Fieldings Tom Jones
Analysis of Fieldings novel Tom Jones, exploring its themes of virtue, vice, and the complexities of human nature

Module #11
Fielding and the Rise of the Realistic Novel
Examination of Fieldings contributions to the development of realistic fiction, and the impact of Tom Jones on the novel as a genre

Module #12
Laurence Sternes Tristram Shandy
Analysis of Sternes innovative novel Tristram Shandy, exploring its themes of time, narrative, and the human condition

Module #13
Sterne and the Experimental Novel
Examination of Sternes use of narrative experimentation, humor, and satire to challenge conventional notions of storytelling

Module #14
Women Writers of the Enlightenment
Discussion of the contributions of women writers like Mary Wollstonecraft, Ann Radcliffe, and Frances Burney to the literary and philosophical landscape of the Enlightenment

Module #15
The Rise of Sentimentalism
Examination of the sentimental novel as a distinct genre, with examples from authors like Samuel Richardson and Laurence Sterne

Module #16
The Philosophical Novel and the European Enlightenment
Discussion of how the philosophical novel reflected and influenced Enlightenment thought across Europe, from the salons of Paris to the coffeehouses of London

Module #17
The Legacy of the Enlightenment Novel
Examination of the impact of Enlightenment novels on subsequent literary movements, including Romanticism, Realism, and Modernism

Module #18
The Enlightenment Novel as Social Critique
Analysis of how Enlightenment novels critiqued social institutions, norms, and power structures, and their relevance to contemporary social issues

Module #19
The Relationship between Reason and Emotion
Discussion of how Enlightenment novels explored the tension between reason and emotion, and its implications for human understanding and moral agency

Module #20
Morality and Ethics in the Enlightenment Novel
Examination of how Enlightenment novels addressed fundamental questions of morality and ethics, and their continued relevance to modern debates

Module #21
Gender, Class, and the Enlightenment Novel
Analysis of how Enlightenment novels represented and constructed gender and class identities, and their ongoing significance for contemporary discourse

Module #22
The Enlightenment Novel and the Emergence of Modernity
Discussion of how Enlightenment novels reflected and shaped the emergence of modernity, including the rise of individualism, secularism, and democracy

Module #23
The Novel as a Tool for Social Change
Examination of how Enlightenment novels were used as vehicles for social reform, and their continued potential for inspiring social change

Module #24
The Enlightenment Novel and the Construction of Identity
Analysis of how Enlightenment novels explored and constructed notions of self, identity, and individuality

Module #25
Philosophy and Literature:An Ongoing Conversation
Discussion of the ongoing conversation between philosophy and literature, and the continued relevance of Enlightenment novels to contemporary debates

Module #26
Case Studies in Enlightenment Philosophy and Literature
In-depth analysis of specific Enlightenment novels and their philosophical themes, using a case study approach

Module #27
Comparative Analysis of Enlightenment Novels
Comparative analysis of multiple Enlightenment novels, exploring their similarities and differences in terms of themes, style, and philosophical ideas

Module #28
Enlightenment Novels in Translation and Adaptation
Examination of the translation and adaptation of Enlightenment novels across languages and cultural contexts, and their impact on literary and philosophical discourse

Module #29
The Digital Humanities and Enlightenment Novels
Discussion of how digital humanities methodologies and tools can be used to analyze, visualize, and make accessible Enlightenment novels and their philosophical themes

Module #30
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Philosophical Novels of the Enlightenment Era career

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Philosophical Novels of the Enlightenment Era ( 30 Modules )

Philosophical Novels of the Enlightenment Era
( 30 Modules )