“Being in Situation” in the Literary Works of Sartre (Philosophy and Literature Lecture Series)
Prof. Sabrina Yeung (Assistant Professor, Department of Chinese, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong) |
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2:30 PM – 4:00 PM |
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9F FORUM, Eslite Bookstore, Causeway Bay |
Moderator: Dr. Roger Lee (Senior Lecturer, School of Humanities and Languages, Saint Francis University)
Abstract:
Sartre believed that drama should always bring characters into extreme situations on stage, and then depict their freedom to choose within those circumstances. Through this freedom, the characters discover themselves and take responsibility for their choices. Sartre’s short stories “The Wall” and “Erostratus”, his play “No Exit”, and even Camus’ “The Just Assassins”, written in the same era, are all works of this kind. How can literature portray a situation with philosophical significance? How does a person demonstrate freedom in an extreme situation?
Language: Cantonese
Walk-in event, no registration required
Organized by: Department of Philosophy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Enquiries:
Phone: 3943 7135
Email: philosophy@cuhk.edu.hk
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Philosophy and Literature Lecture Series
Literature is part of our everyday life—whether poetry, prose, novels, or drama, all forms of literature express human emotions and experiences. Our growth is inseparable from literature, yet we seldom reflect deeply: What is the relationship between literature and philosophy? For instance, is literature a vehicle for conveying philosophical ideas? Or is literature independent from philosophy, possessing its own unique qualities and charm? This lecture series will explore literature from ancient Greece, France, and China’s Wei-Jin and Song-Ming periods, examining the complex relationship between literature and philosophy—whether as allies or adversaries.