0719 - “Happily Ever After”?: Clarifying Our Romantic Myths
Course Description
What is romantic love? Is it distinct from other forms of love? And why does our society privilege such love over other loving relationships like family and friends? This lecture explores romantic love in our cultural narratives, both past and present, canvassing its typical characteristics and illuminating its history. Gaining a clearer view of this discourse, we’ll interrogate not only romance’s role in our society but also how me might want to construct our own emotional lives.
Instructor
Dr. Lauren Weindling is an Assistant Professor of English at Wilfrid Laurier University. Her primary research covers Renaissance drama of England, France, and Italy. A self-described “fuddy duddy Shakespearean,” she has recently made forays into the contemporary philosophy of love. Her current focus is a SSHRC-funded book project on the nature and ethics of romantic love, co-authored with her partner, Dr. Michael Milona (Associate Professor of Philosophy at Toronto Metropolitan University).
Location
Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Community Pavilion (101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo, ON)
- Parking is free.
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Notes
- Lecture Time : 130-300 pm
- Lecture Cost: $16.00 + HST
- Participants must register before the day of the lecture.
- Laurier’s online registration system accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Visa Debit, and MasterCard Debit.
- You will only be able to purchase 1 seat at the time of registration. If looking to register more than 1 person, each registrant will require their own account to complete the registration.
- Lectures are non-refundable
Contact
If you have any questions please email lifelonglearning@wlu.ca.